{"id":30105,"date":"2022-06-30T19:38:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T23:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craigzablo.com\/?p=30105"},"modified":"2022-06-30T19:38:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T23:38:18","slug":"rip-sonny-barger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craigzablo.com\/?p=30105","title":{"rendered":"RIP: Sonny Barger"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sonny Barger, one of the founding members of the Hell’s Angels, died yesterday from cancer.\u00a0 Sonny Barger’s notoriety as a Hell’s Angels leader (including being part of the Rolling Stones security at the Altamont concert where Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane was knocked unconscious and audience member Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death) brought him into the public eye.\u00a0 Mr. Barger appeared several documentaries about the Hell’s Angels and other motorcycle clubs, three feature films, but is probably known for his reoccurring role on Sons of Anarchy<\/em> where he played Lenny ‘The Pimp’ Janowitz.\u00a0 Sonny Barger also wrote or co-wrote six books.<\/p>\n

I first became aware of Sonny Barger through his leadership of the Hell’s Angels and the wild stories and documentaries about him\/them.\u00a0 His addition to the cast of Sons of Anarchy<\/em> added a level of authenticity to the show.\u00a0 I’ve read a couple of his books.\u00a0 He lived his life as he wanted.\u00a0 His final message posted on his Facebook page was:<\/p>\n

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If you are reading this message, you\u2019ll know that I\u2019m gone. I\u2019ve asked that this note be posted immediately after my passing. I\u2019ve lived a long and good life filled with adventure. And I\u2019ve had the privilege to be part of an amazing club. Although I\u2019ve had a public persona for decades, i\u2019ve mostly enjoyed special time with my club brothers, my family, and close friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please know that I passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. But also know that in the end, I was surrounded by what really matters: My wife, Zorana, as well as my loved ones. Keep your head up high, stay loyal, remain free, and always value honor. \u2013 Sonny<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sonny Barger’s family, friends and fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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