Daniel Ellsberg, a former military analyst and anti-war activist has died at the age of 92.
Ellsberg died at his home in Kensington, California, on June 16, 2023.
Daniel Ellsberg a whistleblower famed for exposing government deception over the United States’s war in Vietnam and an outspoken opponent of nuclear weapons.
Daniel Ellsberg Cause of Death
The cause was pancreatic cancer. He died on Friday at his home in Kensington, California, according to his family.
Ellsberg, whose actions led to a landmark First Amendment ruling by the Supreme Court, had disclosed in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer.
His family announced his death Friday morning in a letter released by a spokeswoman, Julia Pacetti.
“He was not in pain, and was surrounded by loving family,” the letter reads in part. “Thank you, everyone, for your outpouring of love, appreciation and well-wishes to Dan in the previous months. It all warmed his heart at the end of his life.”
Daniel Ellsberg Age: How Old was Daniel Ellsberg?
Daniel Ellsberg was born on April 7, 1931 and on June 16, 2023 at aged 92.
Daniel Ellsberg Parents
Daniel was born to Harry Ellsberg and Adele D. Charsky in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Daniel Ellsberg Siblings
There is no information on who his siblings are.
Daniel Ellsberg Wife
Daniel Ellsberg’s wife was Patricia Marx Ellsberg, also known as “Pat.” She was born on June 30, 1936, in New York City.
Pat is a writer and activist who has been involved in various social justice causes throughout her life.
Pat and Daniel met in 1968 when they were both working at the RAND Corporation, a think tank that focused on national security issues.
They married in 1970 and have three children together.
During the Vietnam War, Pat was an active anti-war protester. She participated in demonstrations and helped organize events to raise awareness about the war’s impact on Vietnamese civilians.
Daniel Ellsberg also supported her husband’s decision to leak the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret government study that revealed the truth about U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
After Daniel leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press, he faced charges of espionage and theft of government property.
Pat stood by him throughout his trial and subsequent legal battles. She played a crucial role in helping him copy and distribute the documents.
In addition to her activism work, Pat is also an accomplished writer. She has written several books, including “The Free Speech Movement: Reflections on Berkeley in the 1960s” and “Letters from the Field: Wall Street to War Street.”
Pat Ellsberg has been an important figure in social justice movements for decades. Her support for her husband during his whistleblowing ordeal helped bring attention to government corruption and secrecy.
Her activism work has also contributed to important causes such as peace activism and free speech advocacy.
Daniel Ellsberg Children
Meet Robert Ellsberg, Michael Ellsberg, and Mary Ellsberg
Robert Ellsberg is a writer and editor who has worked for many years in the publishing industry.
He is the publisher of Orbis Books, a Catholic publishing house that focuses on social justice issues.
He has also written several books, including “All Saints: Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time” and “Blessed Among Us: Day by Day with Saintly Witnesses.”
Michael Ellsberg is a blogger, author, and public speaker.
He received a degree in International Relations from Brown University in 1999. Michael Ellsberg was married to Jena la Flamme, but the couple divorced in 2014.
He is credited for inventing “eye-gazing parties,” a craze in 2010 where participants stare deeply into each other’s eyes and follow up if they feel they made a connection. He is also a book editor and has spoken at Google and Peter Thiel’s Fellow Retreat.
Mary Ellsberg is a public health expert who has dedicated her career to fighting gender-based violence and promoting women’s rights.
She is currently a professor at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she teaches courses on global health and gender-based violence.
She has also worked for organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Center for Research on Women.
THANK YOU for constantly reading stories on AtinkaNews. You are free to share this story via the various social media platforms . Kindly follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
