Huey P. Newton Death
Huey passed away on August 22, 1989 at the age of 47 in Oakland, California, USA. Huey's cause of death was gunshot.
When did Huey P. Newton die?
August 22, 1989How did Huey P. Newton die? What was the cause of death?
GunshotHow old was Huey P. Newton when died?
47Where did Huey P. Newton die? What was the location of death?
Oakland, California, USA
Huey P. Newton Birthday and Date of Death
Huey P. Newton was born on February 17, 1942 and died on August 22, 1989. Huey was 47 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 17, 1942
Date of Death: August 22, 1989
Age at Death: 47
Huey P. Newton - Biography
Huey Percy Newton (February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) was an African-American political activist and revolutionary who, along with Bobby Seale, co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966. Newton had a long series of confrontations with law enforcement, including several convictions, while he participated in political activism. He continued to pursue an education, eventually earning a Ph.D. in social philosophy. Newton spent time in prison for manslaughter due to his alleged involvement in a shooting that killed a police officer, but was later acquitted. In 1989 he was shot and killed in Oakland, California,