But the gentle , grey - bearded Bingham was no bodyguard .
Throughout his life his closest friend had always been the photographer Howard Bingham , a pal from their Louisville childhood , who was always at his elbow .
The gentle , grey - bearded Howard Bingham was no Howard Bingham .
Throughout his life his closest friend had always been the photographer Howard Bingham , a pal from their Louisville childhood , who was always at his elbow .