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Political activist Tom Hayden dies at 76

Tom Hayden poses before signing copies of his book, "Ending The War in Iraq" on June 24, 2007, in Los Angeles. Hayden, the famed 1960s anti-war activist who moved beyond his notoriety as a Chicago Seven defendant to become a California legislator, author and lecturer, has died at age 76. His wife, Barbara Williams, says Hayden died Oct. 23, 2016, in Santa Monica of a long illness.
Tom Hayden poses before signing copies of his book, "Ending The War in Iraq" on June 24, 2007, in Los Angeles. Hayden, the famed 1960s anti-war activist who moved beyond his notoriety as a Chicago Seven defendant to become a California legislator, author and lecturer, has died at age 76. His wife, Barbara Williams, says Hayden died Oct. 23, 2016, in Santa Monica of a long illness.
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Members of the Chicago Seven, charged with conspiracy to incite violence and crossing state lines with intent to riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, hold a news conference in Chicago in 1969. Standing from left are John Froines, Tom Hayden, Jerry Rubin, Lee Weiner and Abbie Hoffman. Seated are Rennie Davis, left, and David Dellinger.
Members of the Chicago Seven, charged with conspiracy to incite violence and crossing state lines with intent to riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, hold a news conference in Chicago in 1969. Standing from left are John Froines, Tom Hayden, Jerry Rubin, Lee Weiner and Abbie Hoffman. Seated are Rennie Davis, left, and David Dellinger.
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In this Dec. 26, 1972 photo, actress Jane Fonda, right, and Tom Hayden, one of the founders of Students for a Democratic Society, talk at the home of a friend in London, after their arrival from Paris.
In this Dec. 26, 1972 photo, actress Jane Fonda, right, and Tom Hayden, one of the founders of Students for a Democratic Society, talk at the home of a friend in London, after their arrival from Paris.
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Political activist Tom Hayden tells reporters in Los Angeles on Dec. 6, 1973, that he believes public support was partially responsible for the decision not to send him and others of the Chicago Seven to jail for contempt.
Political activist Tom Hayden tells reporters in Los Angeles on Dec. 6, 1973, that he believes public support was partially responsible for the decision not to send him and others of the Chicago Seven to jail for contempt.
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Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda with son Troy, far left, in the California Assembly chambers in Sacramento after being sworn in as a Democratic Assemblyman from Santa Monica on Dec. 6. 1982.
Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda with son Troy, far left, in the California Assembly chambers in Sacramento after being sworn in as a Democratic Assemblyman from Santa Monica on Dec. 6. 1982.
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Tom Hayden talks about his new book, "Reunion," during an interview at his office in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 6, 1988.
Tom Hayden talks about his new book, "Reunion," during an interview at his office in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 6, 1988.
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Tom Hayden, stands with his wife, Barbara Williams, and their two dogs, Henry and Lobo, at a news conference April 7, 1997, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Tom Hayden, stands with his wife, Barbara Williams, and their two dogs, Henry and Lobo, at a news conference April 7, 1997, in Los Angeles.
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Defeated Los Angeles mayoral candidate Tom Hayden sits at his campaign headquarters April 9, 1997, in Los Angeles. Hayden lost his bid to incumbent Richard Riordan.
Defeated Los Angeles mayoral candidate Tom Hayden sits at his campaign headquarters April 9, 1997, in Los Angeles. Hayden lost his bid to incumbent Richard Riordan.
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State Sen. Tom Hayden, D-Los Angeles, introduces a bill that would require the state's public high schools to include an Irish famine curriculum, during a Capitol news conference in Sacramento on March 17, 1997.
State Sen. Tom Hayden, D-Los Angeles, introduces a bill that would require the state's public high schools to include an Irish famine curriculum, during a Capitol news conference in Sacramento on March 17, 1997.
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State Sen. Tom Hayden, D-Los Angeles, stands outside Dodgers Stadium In Los Angeles where he called a news conference Jan. 9. 1997. Hayden, a Dodgers fan, will call on the mayor and City Council to create a special task force to "ensure preservation of Dodger identity and tradition under new ownership." Hayden wears a No. 44 jersey, because he attended Dodgers camp for his 44th birthday and he represents the 44th assembly district.
State Sen. Tom Hayden, D-Los Angeles, stands outside Dodgers Stadium In Los Angeles where he called a news conference Jan. 9. 1997. Hayden, a Dodgers fan, will call on the mayor and City Council to create a special task force to "ensure preservation of Dodger identity and tradition under new ownership." Hayden wears a No. 44 jersey, because he attended Dodgers camp for his 44th birthday and he represents the 44th assembly district.
Nick Ut, AP
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