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Anita Roddick

Dame Anita Roddick, who has died of a brain haemorrhage aged 64, was the founder of The Body Shop cosmetics chain who went on to use her influence, wealth and fame to campaign for a range of ethical and environmental issues.

Campaigning businesswoman; Born October 23, 1942; Died September 10, 2007.