Biography Flash: Noam Chomsky Faces Epstein Scandal as Health Crisis Ends Public Life at 96
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Biography Flash: Noam Chomsky Faces Epstein Scandal as Health Crisis Ends Public Life at 96
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It has been an intense period for legendary linguist and activist Noam Chomsky as several major developments have brought his name back into global headlines. In the last week, renewed scrutiny has erupted over his previously downplayed connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Leading outlets including the Guardian, WBUR, and NDTV report that, according to a trove of emails and documents released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee earlier this month, Chomsky maintained regular and apparently quite personal contact with Epstein for years after his 2008 conviction. These documents include a letter in which Chomsky describes his discussions with Epstein as a “most valuable experience,” and correspondence from 2015 and 2017 showing Epstein inviting Chomsky to use his residences and even Chomsky’s wife, Valeria, writing to Epstein expressing hope to see him again for a birthday toast. These disclosures are particularly significant as they run counter to Chomsky’s earlier statements that his relationship with Epstein was episodic and academic. The story has sparked heated debate about academic ethics and the vetting of elite institutional relationships.
While his name flashes in the headlines, Chomsky himself is not making public appearances or media statements. According to statements from his former longtime assistant Bev Stohl, widely shared on Reddit and corroborated by independent sources including Time and the Independent, Chomsky, now 96, suffered a major medical event in June 2024 — believed to be a stroke. Since then, he has not resumed his characteristically active schedule of speaking, writing, and public debate, and reports indicate he has not made significant progress in his recovery. His wife recently told the media that, although now out of intensive care, Chomsky does not communicate much, spending time quietly following world news but not actively responding even to major global crises such as the conflict in Gaza. With fans and fellow thinkers posting tributes and best wishes online, this apparent twilight of his public life marks the end of an era in activism and intellectual engagement.
On the social media front, there has been a cascade of reactions to the Epstein revelations and concerns about Chomsky’s health. Former colleagues, journalists like Mehdi Hasan, and admirers have posted tributes, describing Chomsky as irreplaceable and urging respect for his legacy even as debates swirl. There’s fresh academic discussion too, with recent events and conferences re-examining his historic essays and work — such as a colloquium at the College de France and seminars on the impact of his essay The Responsibility of Intellectuals being broadcast for a new generation of students.
No new business ventures or fresh publications have emerged recently, and all scheduled public appearances, such as university office hours or webinars, are archival rather than live. One notable new piece, however, is Chomsky’s recent conversation about automation and technology with former Uruguayan president José Mujica, published just days ago by Literary Hub, showing his thinking still resonates in critical debates, even when he’s not physically present.
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