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Mickey Leland (November 27, 1944 - August 7, 1989) was a spokesman for the hungry and poor.
He regularly led soup kitchens and and became concerned with the hungry and homeless. He also worked to prevent food aid from being a political tool.
He died in a plane crash in Gambela, Ethiopia during a mission to Fugnido, Ethiopa. A total of 15 people, including Leland, died on the crash.