John Perry Barlow, 'visionary' internet pioneer, dies aged 70
by William Worley from on (#3FC6P)
Digital freedom fighter and founder of Electronic Frontier Foundation, who wrote lyrics for the Grateful Dead, died in his sleep
John Perry Barlow, "visionary" internet pioneer, press freedom advocate and Grateful Dead lyricist, has died aged 70.
Barlow was named as a Guardian "Open 20" fighter for internet freedom in 2012 because of his work to establish the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), which defends online liberties. The organisation announced Barlowdied in his sleep on Wednesday morning.
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