Peg Yorkin

Peg Yorkin
Born(1927-04-16)April 16, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2023(2023-06-25) (aged 96)
Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Feminist activist, philanthropist
Spouse
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(m. 1954; div. 1984)​
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Children2; including Nicole Yorkin
AwardsWomen of Courage Award 1993

Peg Yorkin (April 16, 1927 – June 25, 2023) was an American feminist activist, philanthropist, and fundraiser.[2][3] She served as cofounder and chair of the Feminist Majority Foundation.

  1. ^ Barnes, Mike (18 August 2015). "Bud Yorkin, Overlooked 'All in the Family' Legend, Dies at 89". Hollywoodreporter.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  2. ^ Love, Barbara J. (22 September 2006). Feminists Who Changed America, 1963-1975. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252097478.
  3. ^ Hendrix, Kathleen (October 4, 1991). "Peg Yorkin was the housewife of the '50s. Now, she's an activist with clout and money: $10-Million Woman". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.