David Horowitz, the founder of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86 after battling cancer.
Horowitz, in 2015, described himself as an agnostic.
David Horowitz dies at 86
Horowitz died from cancer on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86.
Rest in peace to my friend and mentor David Horowitz, who has just passed away. A fearless truth-teller, David was a titan in the battle of ideas and a warrior for Western civilization.
David grew up on the hard Left and remained a committed Marxist into his 30s. But he had the… pic.twitter.com/7QucnlO1Lf
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 29, 2025
Known for his ideological shift from Marxism to conservatism, Horowitz has left a significant mark on political discourse, mentoring many in conservative thought and being celebrated as a defender of Western civilization.
David Joel Horowitz (January 10, 1939 – April 29, 2025) was an American conservative writer and activist.
He was a founder and president of the David Horowitz Freedom Center (DHFC); editor of the Center’s website FrontPage Magazine; and director of Discover the Networks, a website that tracks individuals and groups on the political left.
Horowitz also founded the organization Students for Academic Freedom.
Rest in Peace to my father @horowitz39 . We love you Dad.
David Joel Horowitz was born January 10, 1939 to Phil and Blanche Horowitz in Queens, New York. David was raised in Queens along with his sister Ruth. Phil and Blanche were high school teachers and members of the… pic.twitter.com/c7PG6zE60W
— benahorowitz.eth (@bhorowitz) April 30, 2025
his son said – In the end, David helped countless people and expended every fiber of his being pushing society towards freedom. He may not have saved the world, but he most certainly made it a better place – especially for us. He was our super hero and we will love him forever.
On behalf of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, we are very saddened to announce the passing of the Center’s founder, David Horowitz. After a lengthy battle with cancer, David passed yesterday at the age of 86.
David Horowitz, 1939-2025. Requiescat in pace. pic.twitter.com/F47yooJL3K
— David Horowitz (@horowitz39) April 29, 2025
Rest in Peace
Thoughts and Prayers🙏🏾