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.