Joan Jara

Joan Jara
Jara in 2012
Born
Joan Alison Turner

(1927-07-20)20 July 1927
London, England
Died12 November 2023(2023-11-12) (aged 96)
Santiago, Chile
Occupation(s)Dancer, political activist
Spouses
Patricio Bunster
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(m. 1950; div. 1960)​
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(m. 1960; died 1973)​
Children2
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Turner and the second or maternal family name is Roberts.

Joan Alison Turner Roberts (born Joan Alison Turner, 20 July 1927 – 12 November 2023), known as Joan Jara or Joan de Jara was a British-Chilean dancer, activist, and widow of Chilean icon, democratic socialist, actor, dramaturg, theatre director, poet, dancer and esteemed folk songwriter Víctor Jara.[1] After his death, she dedicated herself to perpetuating the memory of him, his work, and his values.[2] She wrote An Unfinished Song: The Life of Victor Jara in 1984,[1] and founded the Víctor Jara Foundation.[2]

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