Paul Krassner
American writer and satirist (1932–2019)
Paul Krassner[1] (April 9, 1932 – July 21, 2019) was an American writer and satirist. He was the founder, editor and a contributor to the freethought magazine The Realist. Krassner became an important figure in the counterculture of the 1960s as a member of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. He was a founding member of the Yippies.
Paul Krassner | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. | April 9, 1932
Died | July 21, 2019 | (aged 87)
Occupation(s) | Writer, satirist, activist, comedian |
Website | paulkrassner |
Krassner died on July 21, 2019 in Desert Hot Springs, California at the age of 87.[2]
References
change- ↑ Krassner, P.; Jacobsen, S.D. (15 August 2014). "Paul Krassner: Founder, Editor, & Contributor, The Realist". In-Sight (6.A).
- ↑ "1960s prankster Paul Krassner, who named Yippies, dies at 87". The Seattle Times. July 21, 2019.