What is Karen Silkwood's full name?

Karen Gay Silkwood

Karen Silkwood date of birth:

February 19, 1946

How old was Karen Silkwood when died?

28

Where was Karen Silkwood born?

Longview, Texas, USA

When did Karen Silkwood die?

November 13, 1974

Where did Karen Silkwood die?

Crescent, Oklahoma, USA

Why did Karen Silkwood die?

Car accident under mysterious circumstances

Karen Silkwood body shape:

Slim

What color is Karen Silkwood's hair?

Brown - Dark

What is Karen Silkwood's ethnicity?

White

What is Karen Silkwood nationality?

American

Where did Karen Silkwood go to university?

Lamar State College

What is Karen Silkwood's occupation?

Activist

Karen Silkwood claim to fame:

American chemical technician and labor union activist

Short Biography

Karen Gay Silkwood (February 19, 1946 – November 13, 1974) was an American chemical technician and labor union activist known for raising concerns about corporate practices related to health and safety of workers in a nuclear facility. Her mysterious death received extensive coverage and was the subject of a victorious lawsuit against chemical company Kerr-McGee. Silkwood was portrayed by Meryl Streep in Mike Nichols' 1983 Academy Award-nominated film Silkwood.