Donald Watson is the man who coined the term "vegan" and who started
the Vegan Society of the UK. He died a few days ago at age 95. I
didn't see anything "in the papers" about it. I am glad that now the
news media is acknowledging this pioneer.

Obituary: Donald Watson
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4450376.stm

Steve