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Libertarian Advocate and Author Harry Browne Passes Away

March 01, 2006

Harry Browne (born June 17, 1933), author and long-time spokesman for libertarian causes, died March 1st, 2006 of Lou Gehrig's disease.

Harry Browne was a man of great principle who courageously and consistently stood up for liberty even when his position clashed with mainstream political culture and public opinion. He was a great writer who worked hard to turn a phrase in a way that would serve to educate people about free markets and the free society. He was a supremely thoughtful man, who read voraciously to educate himself, was not averse to admitting error, and constantly struggled to say what was true as he understood it.

Harry Browne was a supporter of the Libertarian Party and the DownsizeDC Foundation.

John Mauldin words about Harry Browne speak volumes about Harry and the speed to which ALS affects some patients:

"Harry was a special friend to many and a guiding light to the cause of true liberty. He was one of the true intellectual founders of the libertarian movement as well as a very savvy investment counselor. Sadly, he passed away a few weeks ago to Lou Gehrig's disease. It was only last year we had dinner in San Francisco and we were talking of future plans to do something together. There was no hint of anything ill.

He was a giant among men. He will be missed. Rest In Peace, Harry."