Sonny Barger was a founding member of the Oakland, California Hells Angels, and a bestselling author and actor.
- Died: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 (Who else died on June 29?)
- Details of death: Died from liver cancer at the age of 83.
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Hells Angels
Sonny Barger was one of the founders of the Oakland, California Hells Angels, one of the most significant Hells Angels clubs in the country. He was one of the Hells Angels at the infamous Rolling Stones concert in 1969 at Altamont, California, in which one person in the audience was killed by a Hells Angel who was doing security. Barger served time in jail in the 1970s for possession of narcotics and a weapon. In 2000, he wrote a bestselling autobiography titled “Hells Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.” He also wrote a few biker themed novels and had a recurring role on the FX series “Sons of Anarchy.”
Notable Quote
If you are reading this message, you’ll know that I’m gone. I’ve asked that this note be posted immediately after my passing. I’ve lived a long and good life filled with adventure. And I’ve had the privilege to be part of an amazing club. Although I’ve had a public persona for decades, i’ve mostly enjoyed special time with my club brothers, my family, and close friends. Please know that I passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. But also know that in the end, I was surrounded by what really matters: My wife, Zorana, as well as my loved ones. – He wrote in a Facebook post on his official page
Tributes to Sonny Barger
Full Obituary: The Washington Post
