David Bale

David Bale (September 2, 1941- December 30, 2003) was a pilot and entrepreneur, best known as an environmentalist, and animal rights activist. His son Christian Bale is an actor.

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September 2 - 1941 - December 30 - 2003 - Christian Bale

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He was born in South Africa and grew up in England, Egypt and the Channel Islands. In 1991 he moved with his two younger children, Christian and Louise, to Los Angeles where they could continue their careers in film and theater. There soon became involved in animal rights and environmental issues. He served as a board member of The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and supported the Ark Trust.

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On September 3, 2000 he married the feminist writer Gloria Steinem. He died a short time later of brain lymphoma on December 30, 2003 at the age of 62.

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September 3 - 2000 - Gloria Steinem - Lymphoma - December 30 - 2003

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