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Jerome Tuccille
Born(1937-05-30)May 30, 1937
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2017(2017-02-16) (aged 79)
Severna Park, Maryland
OccupationWriter and activist
NationalityAmerican
Alma materManhattan College
SubjectAmerican politics
Notable worksIt Usually Begins With Ayn Rand

Jerome Tuccille (May 30, 1937 – February 16, 2017) was an American writer and activist usually associated with the libertarian movement of American politics.[1] In 1974, Tuccille ran for Governor of New York on the ticket of the Free Libertarian Party. His campaign included a publicity stunt where a blonde woman wearing a bodystocking rode a horse named "Taxpayer" through Central Park, alluding to the legend of Lady Godiva.[2]

He was the author of more than twenty books, including It Usually Begins With Ayn Rand (ISBN 978-0930073251). His other books included the first biography of Donald Trump,[2] as well as biographies of Rupert Murdoch, Alan Greenspan, and the Hunts of Texas. Tuccille also wrote several novels and a memoir entitled HERETIC: Confessions of an ex-Catholic Rebel (ASIN B0038M3DF6).

Tuccille was born in the Bronx, New York, on May 30, 1937.[3] He died at his home in Severna Park, Maryland, on February 16, 2017, due to complications from multiple myeloma.[2]

References

  1. ^ Gillespie, Nick (February 17, 2017). "Jerome Tuccille, Author of It Usually Begins With Ayn Rand and More, RIP". Reason. Retrieved February 17, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Grimes, William (February 24, 2017). "Jerome Tuccille, Libertarian Author and Trump Biographer, Dies at 79". New York Times. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Newman, Meredith (February 27, 2017). "Severna Park resident, Trump biographer dies at 79". Capital Gazette. Retrieved February 28, 2017.