Sarah Brady

Sarah Brady was a prominent advocate for gun control in the United States and became well-known after her husband was shot in an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.

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Profession :

Activist

Birthday :

February 6, 1942

Death Date:

April 03, 2015

Age :

73

Sarah Brady was a well-known American gun control advocate who gained prominence following the shooting and permanent disability of her husband, James Brady, during an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan in 1981. As the Chair of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, she played a significant role in reforming gun laws in the United States and authored the book “A Good Fight,” which details her experiences as a gun control advocate. Among her notable achievements were her advocacy for background checks and her testimony before Congress on the matter. In 2021, Sarah Brady’s popularity increased after dating actor Jonah Hill, but she later accused him of emotional abuse.