The activist Sarah Brady passed away at age 73, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Famous as the wife of President Ronald Reagan’s Press Secretary, James Brady. She became an outspoken advocate of gun control after her husband was shot and partially paralyzed during a 1981 attempt on Reagan’s life. From 1989 until 2012, she chaired the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
Born Sarah Jane Kemp, she spent her early days in Missouri and later relocated to Virginia with her mother, brother, and FBI agent father. Her marriage to James Brady lasted from 1973 until Brady’s death in 2014, producing a son named Scott and a daughter named Melissa.
How did Sarah Brady die?
Pneumonia caused Sarah Brady's death in 2015.
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 73 years |
| Profession | Activist |
| Birthday | February 6, 1942 |
| Death date | April 3, 2015 |
| Place of death | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Place of burial | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend |
Quotes
The gun lobby finds waiting periods inconvenient. You have only to ask my husband how inconvenient he finds his wheelchair from time to time.
Sarah Brady
I’ve thought Cheney was scary for a long time. Now I know I was right to be nervous.
Sarah Brady
I don’t believe gun owners have rights.
Sarah Brady
The House passage of our bill is a victory for this country! Common sense wins out. I’m just so thrilled and excited. The sale of guns must stop. Halfway measures are not enough.
Sarah Brady
We are not for disarming people. When you have an epidemic it’s a public health issue, a safety issue.
Sarah Brady
