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Derrick Jensen is an American author, activist, and environmentalist. He is best known for his books on environmentalism, including Endgame, A Language Older Than Words, and The Culture of Make Believe. He is also a co-founder of the Deep Green Resistance movement. Jensen was born in Waukegan, Illinois, and grew up in California. He attended Humboldt State University, where he studied wildlife biology and creative writing. After graduating, he worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska and as a logger in Oregon. Jensen's writing career began in the early 1990s, when he wrote for various environmental magazines. His first book, Listening to the Land, was published in 1995. Since then, he has written numerous books, including Endgame, A Language Older Than Words, and The Culture of Make Believe. Jensen is a vocal critic of industrial civilization and its effects on the environment. He has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs, and has spoken at universities and conferences around the world. As of 2021, Derrick Jensen's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 27 April 1956
Birthday 27 April
Birthplace Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death April 7, 2017,
Died Place Panama City Beach, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Derrick Jensen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, Derrick Jensen height is 1.85 m .

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Who Is Derrick Jensen's Wife?

His wife is Erica Boyer (m. ?–2009), Lisa Green-Jensen

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Wife Erica Boyer (m. ?–2009), Lisa Green-Jensen
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Derrick Jensen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Derrick Jensen worth at the age of 61 years old? Derrick Jensen’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Derrick Jensen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2017

Jensen was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. He died of complications from the disease on April 7, 2017 at his home in Panama City Beach, Florida.

2009

Jensen's wife, Amanda, died as a result of an automobile accident on December 31, 2009. He and Amanda had one son, Davis, who was 12 years old at the time of his mother's passing.

1978

Jensen was a third-round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in 1978 and played in 106 games, starting 21, in his career, including a streak of 105 straight. He served as the captain of the Raiders’ special teams for five seasons and contributed a blocked punt, which he recovered for the first touchdown, in the Raiders’ 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. He was also part of the Raiders’ Super Bowl XV championship team. He finished his Raiders career with 780 yards on 224 carries, with five touchdowns. He added 44 receptions and three scores and returned an onside kick 33 yards for a touchdown against the New York Giants in 1980.

1973

Jensen grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas. While in high school, Jensen led the Osawatomie Trojans to their second state championship in 1973. OHS won its first state football championship in 1966 led by future Green Bay Packers QB Lynn Dickey. After graduating from Osawatomie High School, Jensen attended Texas-Arlington. Jensen was a two-time Southland Conference MVP while at Texas-Arlington. He finished his career with 3,346 rushing yards, the first player in conference history to top 3,000 yards.

1956

Derrick Jensen (April 27, 1956 – April 7, 2017) was a professional American football tight end in the National Football League. He played eight seasons for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He scored a touchdown after blocking a punt in Super Bowl XVIII. Following his playing career, he worked as a scout for the Seattle Seahawks beginning in 1991. Jensen retired after being diagnosed with ALS in 2012.