Leon Sullivan's Death
Born (Birthday) October 16, 1922
Death Date April 24, 2001
Age of Death 78 years
Cause of Death Leukemia
Profession Civil Rights Leader
The civil rights leader Leon Sullivan died at the age of 78. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
American anti-Apartheid activist known for his work to help create job opportunities for African Americans.
His parents divorced when he was three years old.
Leon H. Sullivan, the clergyman and civil rights leader who drew up the Sullivan Principles, guidelines for American businesses operating in South Africa under apartheid, died yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 78. The cause was leukemia, his family said.