Paul Krassner Dies: Author And Radical Activist Was 87
Click here to read the full article.
Paul Krassner, an author and radical political activist credited with naming the Yippies, has died. He passed Sunday at his home in Desert Hot Springs, according to his daughter, Holly Krassner Dawson. He was 87.
Krassner was an old-line counterculture figure whose political activism made a large impact on the 1960s.
More from Deadline
The Next 'Game Of Thrones'? A Post-Comic-Con Appraisal Of Potential Heirs To The Throne
Al Franken Profile In The New Yorker Uncovers New Details, Hits New Nerves
'Skinny Dip' Series, Based On Carl Hiaasen Novel And Previously A CW Pilot, Now Set At Quibi
The Youth International Party, which became more widely known as the Yippies, ran a pig for president and threw dollar bills on the New York Stock Exchange floor, to name two political pranks.
Krassner was a free speech advocate and later a widely known author who appeared at many political and entertainment events, lending the voice of experience to the DIY movement.
Sorry to hear this. One of a kind, truly.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) July 21, 2019
RIP the satirical genius Paul Krassner. His insanely ballsy approach to political comedy stands ever taller today. We did a couple of live shows together in the 90s (with Peter Bergman), and as hard as he was on his targets, he was always lovely to work with. 1/2
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) July 21, 2019
Oh damn. That is very sad.
— Merrill Markoe (@Merrillmarkoe) July 21, 2019
Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
