Writers who died on May 1

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on May 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 Eldridge Cleaver

  Eldridge Cleaver was an American writer, political activist, and prominent member of the Black Panther Party. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and is best known for his book 'Soul on Ice,' which became an influential work in African American literature and radical politics. [bio]