Harry Leslie Smith.(Photo:Twitter)
A prominent anti-poverty activist who authored several books on the Great Depression, the Second Word War and postwar austerity died early this morning at Belleville General Hospital.
Harry Leslie Smith’s son, who has been issuing regular medical updates to his father’s 250,000 Twitter followers, announced the passing of his father who had been
in the intensive care unit after taking a fall several days ago.
in the intensive care unit after taking a fall several days ago.
Smith, who lived through the Great Depression and fought in the British air force during the Second World War, has been a lifelong advocate for the poor.
Notables, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, actress Mia Farrow and British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, are among the supporters who have extended their well wishes to the famed activist.
His son John has said on Twitter that his father expressed his appreciation for the support he’s received.
