Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist who survived the brutal Khmer Rouge regime’s notorious S-21 torture facility, has died at the age of 85. He was among only seven known survivors of the prison, infamous for its horrific conditions and systematic torture. Meng's life was spared due to his artistic talent; he was forced to paint portraits of Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge’s leader. His work served as a haunting record of the regime’s leadership and brutality. Bou Meng’s survival offered rare insight into the inner workings of the Khmer Rouge and the horrors inflicted on the Cambodian people. His death marks the loss of a vital witness to one of the 20th century’s darkest chapters.