Former Coal Miner Jack Horne Dies From Advanced Black Lung Disease

Posted by Martina Birk on Friday, June 28, 2024

Former coal miner Jack Horne of Kentucky died last week from advanced black lung disease at the age of 66. Horne was featured last year in an NPR and PBS Frontline investigation into the epidemic.

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