Ullal retired from Stern in 1997 after a 30-year stint, but he remained active, contributing four features annually to the magazine. He was awarded the , in recognition of his lifetime achievements. His later years saw him photographing orangutans in Borneo for his book, Thinkers of the Jungle , proving that his passion for visual storytelling never dimmed. He passed away in Hamburg, Germany, in 2023, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire photojournalists worldwide.

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