Prominent Health Advocate Dr. Sidney Wolfe Dies at 86

Wolfe, Known for His Criticism of Big Pharma and the FDA, Led Significant Reforms in the U.S. Health System

Dr. Sidney Wolfe, a prominent health advocate and reformist, has passed away at the age of 86 due to brain cancer.
Wolfe led the Health Research Group at Public Citizen for over four decades, campaigning for reform in the U.S. health system, including for more affordable care and stricter oversight of drug safety and medical devices.
During his tenure, Wolfe helped to force the withdrawal of 28 dangerous medications and won limits on the use of 10 others.
Wolfe was a fierce critic of Big Pharma and the FDA, successfully lobbying against FDA rulings on more than two dozen dangerous or ineffective drugs until they were removed from the market.
Wolfe is survived by four daughters, two stepsons and five grandchildren.