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16 Aug, 1887
10 Jun, 1940
52 years
Stroke
Jamaican
Male
Garvey was a powerful orator and writer, using his newspaper The Negro World to spread his message of empowerment and self-determination.
He is best known for his "Back to Africa" movement, which encouraged African Americans to return to their ancestral homeland and build their own independent nation.
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political leader and activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) to promote black pride and unity.
Though his ideas were controversial, his legacy as a pan-Africanist leader continues to influence global movements for racial equality and social justice.

23 Feb, 1940
16 Aug, 2019
79 years
Respiratory failure
American
Male
Fonda was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
He got his breakthrough in the 1969 film “Easy Rider”.
He had a close friendship with members of The Beatles.
He received his first and only Academy Award nomination for his role in “Ulee’s Gold
His father, Henry Fonda, is considered one of the greatest actors of all time.
Peter Fonda is the younger brother of renowned actress Jane Fonda.

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