Sonny Barger

Ralph Hubert Barger (October 8, 1938 – June 29, 2022), better known as Sonny Barger, was an American outlaw biker, author and actor. He was a founding member of the Oakland, California chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in 1957.[2] He wrote five books, and appeared on television and movies. He was born in Modesto, California. He played the role of Lenny "The Pimp" Janowitz in the television series Sons of Anarchy.

Sonny Barger
Barger in 2019
BornRalph Hubert Barger, Jr.[1]
(1938-10-08)October 8, 1938
Modesto, California, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 2022(2022-06-29) (aged 83)
Livermore, California, U.S.
AllegianceHells Angels MC (1957–2022)
Conviction(s)Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute (1973)
Conspiracy to transport and receive explosives in interstate commerce with intent to kill and damage buildings (1988)
Penalty10 years-to-life imprisonment (1973)
4 years imprisonment (1989)
OccupationOutlaw biker, author, actor
SpouseZorana (2005–2022; his death)

Barger died on June 29, 2022 in Oakland, California from throat cancer, aged 83.[3]

References

  1. Sonny Barger, Face of the Hells Angels, Dies at 83 Daniel Victor, The New York Times (June 30, 2022) Archived June 30, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Newton-Matza, Mitchell (March 26, 2014). Disasters and Tragic Events: An Encyclopedia of Catastrophes in American History [2 volumes]. ISBN 9781610691666.
  3. Sonny Barger, famous Hells Angel and bestselling author, dead at 83 of cancer

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Other websites

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