Marilyn Buck | |
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| Born | Marilyn Jean Buck December 13, 1947 |
| Died | August 3, 2010 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New College of California |
| Occupation(s) | Marxist, poet |
Marilyn Jean Buck (December 13, 1947–August 3, 2010) was an American Marxist, feminist poet, and anti-war, anti-imperialist, and anti-racist activist, who was imprisoned for her participation in the 1979 prison escape of Assata Shakur, the 1981 Brink's robbery, and the 1983 U.S. Senate bombing.[1] Buck received an 80-year sentence, which she served in federal prison, from where she published numerous articles as well as poetry. She was released on July 15, 2010, less than a month before her death at age 62 from cancer.[2]
- ^ Lubasch, Arnold H. (May 12, 1988). "2 Ex-fugitives Convicted of Roles in Fatal Armored-Truck Robbery". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ "Friends of Marilyn Buck". www.marilynbuck.com.