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- Birth nameDonald James Woods
- Donald Woods was born on December 15, 1933 in Elliotdale, South Africa. He was a writer, known for Cry Freedom (1987), Tongues Untied (1989) and Biko (1986). He was married to Wendy Woods. He died on August 19, 2001 in Sutton, London, England, UK.
- SpouseWendy Woods(1962 - August 19, 2001) (his death, 6 children)
- He was portrayed by actor Kevin Kline in the film Cry Freedom (1987), which was based on his book about anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko.
- The irony is that by trying to silence me, the [South African] government there has caused me to reach a greater number of people than I ever could have reached had they left me alone.
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