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Kinky Friedman, Texas' quixotic gubernatorial candidate, has died
The news of his death was confirmed by his official X account this morning. "Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends," the post read. "Kinkster endured tremendous pain and unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung." He was 79 years old.
Friedman, whose full name was Richard Samet Friedman, was perhaps best known for his colorful and quix
Friedman, whose full name was Richard Samet Friedman, was perhaps best known for his colorful and quix