John Howard Griffin Death
John passed away on September 9, 1980 at the age of 60.
John Howard Griffin death quick facts:
When did John Howard Griffin die?
September 9, 1980How old was John Howard Griffin when died?
60
John Howard Griffin Birthday and Date of Death
John Howard Griffin was born on June 16, 1920 and died on September 9, 1980. John was 60 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 16, 1920
Date of Death: September 9, 1980
Age at Death: 60
John Howard Griffin - Biography
John Howard Griffin (June 16, 1920 – September 9, 1980) was an American journalist and author, much of whose writing was about racial equality. He is best known for darkening his skin and journeying through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia to experience segregation in the Deep South in 1959. He wrote about this experience in his 1961 book Black Like Me.
