Groundbreaking #Montreal #writer #DavidFennario, who died Saturday at age 76, once picketed his own play at #PlaceDesArts in support of striking ushers.

Fennario was facing several health issues and died of organ failure Saturday, his family said. He had been battling the effects of #GuillainBarré syndrome since 2002.

https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/david-fennario-groundbreaking-montreal-playwright-dead-at-76

David Fennario, groundbreaking Montreal playwright, dead at 76

His 1979 play Balconville captured life among working-class anglophones and francophones in Pointe St-Charles.

Montreal Gazette