Tom Hayden
American activist (1939–2016)
Thomas Emmet "Tom" Hayden (December 11, 1939 – October 23, 2016) was an American social and political activist, author and politician. He was director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center in Los Angeles County, California. He was a member of the Chicago Seven.
Tom Hayden | |
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.jpg) Hayden speaking at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum, April 2016 | |
| Member of the California Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1992–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Herschel Rosenthal |
| Succeeded by | Sheila Kuehl |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 44th district | |
| In office 1982–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Mel Levine |
| Succeeded by | Bill Hoge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Emmet Hayden December 11, 1939 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | October 23, 2016 (aged 76) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Casey Cason (1961–1962; divorced) Jane Fonda (1973–1990; divorced) Barbara Williams (1993–2016; his death) |
| Children | Troy Garity, Liam Hayden |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Hayden was best known for his major role as an anti-war, civil rights and radical intellectual counterculture activist. Hayden was the former husband of actress Jane Fonda and the father of actor Troy Garity.
Hayden died in Santa Monica, California from heart disease and from complications of a stroke on October 23, 2016, aged 76.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ "RIP Tom Hayden - the activist who embodied the passions and radical fury of the 1960s". The Independent. 24 October 2016.
- ↑ Finnegan, Michael (October 23, 2016). "Tom Hayden, 1960s radical who became champion of liberal causes, dies at 76". Los Angeles Times.
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