In his new series “Smoking Kills,” photographer Mr. Dirns shows celebrities who have died from smoking. The images startle by showing their portraits slowly burning. The cigarettes are not just put out on the photos, they are lit slowly, burning away, taking the pieces of the photos with them.
1) Patrick Swayze (1952-2009)
2) Steve McQueen (1930-1980)
3) John Gotti (1940-2002)
4) George Harrison (1943-2001)
5) Nat King Cole (1919 - 1965)
6) Walt Disney (1901-1966)
