Sidney Wolfe, known as both a relentless consumer activist and a foe of the FDA, has died at the age of 86. He was the founder and longtime director of the Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, which he created in 1971. His work with the organization helped to bring about numerous reforms in the pharmaceutical industry such as the elimination of dangerous drugs, increased patients’ rights, greater access to healthcare, and increased public education and awareness. Wolfe was one of the founding fathers of modern consumer activism and public health reforms. Throughout his career, he battled the FDA and other government authorities to protect public safety. He was both respected and feared by government agencies that he considered to be at odds with public health concerns. Wolfe was renowned for his commitment to the public’s rights, often taking aggressive legal actions to get his point across when he felt government agencies and pharmaceutical companies were not doing enough to protect the public. In 1982, he spearheaded a series of lawsuits against the FDA that forced the government to make changes in their regulations regarding the marketing of dangerous drugs. His tireless advocacy has also resulted in pharmaceutical companies pulling dangerous drugs from the market. Wolfe’s commitment to the safety of the public will continue to influence the regulations and practices of the pharmaceutical industry for years to come. He will be remembered as a trailblazer in advocating for better public health and the protection of consumers’ rights. He will be missed by many, and his legacy of fearless consumer activism will live on.