Article 5T33R bell hooks, author and activist, dies aged 69

bell hooks, author and activist, dies aged 69

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Lucy Knight
from World news | The Guardian on (#5T33R)

In acclaimed works Ain't I a Woman and All About Love the writer shared her ideas about race, feminism and romance with flair and compassion

Gloria Jean Watkins, better known by her pen name bell hooks, has died aged 69.

Her niece Ebony Motley tweeted: The family of @bellhooks is sad to announce the passing of our sister, aunt, great aunt and great great aunt."

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