The American Daniel Ellsberg, who in 1971 leaked confidential documents on the planning of the war in Vietnam, the “Pentagon Papers”, died this Friday at the age of 92, his family announced in a press release.
“He died of pancreatic cancer, which was diagnosed on February 17. He did not suffer any pain and was surrounded by his loving family,” his wife and children said.
a resounding matter
Former military analyst Daniel Ellsberg rose to fame in the early 1970s after leaking 7,000 classified documents, the “Pentagon Papers,” which revealed that various US governments had lied to the public about the Vietnam War.
These documents revealed in particular that, contrary to the claims of various US officials, the Vietnam War could not be won by the United States and that Washington had nevertheless played the escalation card. Revelations that helped change American public opinion on the subject.
Daniel Ellsberg had announced in March that he was suffering from incurable cancer and had indicated that he only had “three to six months to live”.
“Hot chocolates, croissants, pastries, poppy seed and smoked salmon bagels gave her extra treat during her final months,” her family said in the statement.
“He also took the opportunity to rewatch his favorite movies, including a repeat of his favorite movie, ‘Butch Cassidy and the Kid,'” they added.
Source: BFM TV
