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Trailblazing Mental Health Researcher Lonnie R. Snowden Dies at 77

2/14/2025

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Lonnie R. Snowden, PhD, a trailblazer in mental health research, passed away unexpectedly on January 25 in Oakland, California, at the age of 77. A dedicated UC Berkeley professor, he passionately addressed health disparities, especially between Black and white Americans. His legacy includes the impactful 1982 book "Reaching the Underserved." He leaves behind his beloved wife, Alice Hines, and family.

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Lonnie R. Snowden, PhD, a trailblazer in mental health research, passed away unexpectedly on January 25 in Oakland, California, at the age of 77. A dedicated UC Berkeley professor, he passionately addressed health disparities, especially between Black and white Americans. His legacy includes the impactful 1982 book "Reaching the Underserved." He leaves behind his beloved wife, Alice Hines, and family.