From 1991: Suicide of Jiang Qing, Mao’s Widow, Is Reported

A former actress who grew up in poverty, she was one of the most hated women in modern Chinese history for her role in the Cultural Revolution.

By Nicholas Kristof · The New York Times – World

A former actress who grew up in poverty, she was one of the most hated women in modern Chinese history for her role in the Cultural Revolution.