Jessica Mitford died on July 22, 1996.
On July 22, 1996, Jessica Mitford died in Oakland, California, leaving behind a rich legacy of activism and literature. Her death marked the end of an era of outspoken critique against conventional and often oppressive systems. Mitford's works, especially her critiques of entrenched societal institutions like the funeral industry, remain influential. She passed away due to complications from lung cancer, having lived a life committed to social justice and meaningful change.