Aaron Russo Dead?

[Cooley Hurd]

This is on his Wikipedia page, but I haven't found another source for this. Anyone know if he was sick?:shrug:

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Aaron Russo (February 14, 1943 to August 24, 2007) was an entertainment businessman, film maker, and libertarian political activist. Aaron lost his battle with cancer on August 24, 2007.
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[shance]

1. Yep Cooley. Just found the news earlier. Very sad news...I didn't expect this.

Patriot Hero Aaron Russo Passes Away




Friday, August 24, 2007



We were saddened to hear of the passing of activist, film maker, freedom fighter and all round maverick Aaron Russo today, who died today after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64.

Aaron will be remembered fondly for all his achievements, not least of which the excellent America: From Freedom to Fascism, his final movie which exposed the fraudulent basis of the IRS and the Federal Reserve.

Aaron was a real patriot who loved his country and risked his whole career to stand for the truth. He was an example to us all.

Aaron Russo was the Samuel Adams of our day, a stalwart defender of liberty, his passing is greatly mourned but his fiery spirit lives on in all of his great work and in his wife, his children and his film America From Freedom to Fascism.

Our deep condolences go out to Aaron's family and friends at this difficult time.


God Speed Aaron, we salute you.

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http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/august2007/240807_b_aaron.htm

[Cooley Hurd]

2. Jeez! That's too bad...

I can't say I saw eye-to-eye with him on everything, but the man was passionate about what he believed in and a pretty good filmmaker, to boot.:(

[shance]

4. Truly passionate and cared about what was happening. A true loss.

Thank you for the thread Cooley.

[Benhurst]

6. R.I.P.

[vireo]

3. My earliest rock concert experiences were at his venue

"The Kinetic Playground" was the Fillmore of Chicago.

RIP and thanks for the memories, Aaron.

[shance]

5. He's mentioned a few stories about that place in his lectures.

No doubt he had some fun in his days - and then there were staged police raids in Chicago, which I would imagine had something to do with his becoming engaged in activism!

[Bushwick Bill]

7. A wonderful American.

I know he gets ripped here as a libertarian fanaticist, but he understood the coming police state better than almost anyone. RIP.

[Mnemosyne]

8. Rest in Peace, Aaron. n/t

[Nedsdag]

9. Wasn't he the former boyfriend/manager of Bette Midler?

n/t

[superkia]

10. America : Freedom to Fascism was eye opening for me!

Very sad to hear of his passing.