Robert Frank, photographer of America's underbelly, dead at 94

Robert Frank, regarded as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. His visually raw and personally expressive style was pivotal in changing the direction of documentary photography. Photo: Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock

Robert Frank, a trailblazing documentary photographer whose raw, piercing aesthetic placed him among the 20th century's greats, died on Sept 9, according to his gallery. He was 94 years old.

The Swiss-born photographer rose to fame with the publication of his landmark book The Americans, an unflinching look at US society that proved hugely influential.