March 23, 2016
Los Angeles – DGA President Paris Barclay today made the following statement regarding the passing of SAG-AFTRA president Ken Howard:
"It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Howard, president of our sister guild SAG-AFTRA.
Ken was an industry leader whose passion was channeled in his selfless work to protect the rights of performers. His strong leadership of SAG-AFTRA through the merger was an inspiration to our industry. Above all, Ken was a man of integrity, honor, and unmatched spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with his wife Linda, his friends and the entire SAG-AFTRA family at this difficult time."