John Robbins, author of 'Diet for a New America', has passed away at the age of 77. His influential work transformed mainstream understanding of plant-based diets, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Robbins was known for advocating for the plant-based movement in the US and for his criticism of the American food system in his book, which sold more than one million copies.

After the success of his book, Robbins founded EarthSave International and continued to expand on the themes of his debut through subsequent works. In 2012, he co-founded the Food Revolution Network with his son, Ocean Robbins, which grew to over one million members globally. Robbins received numerous awards for his humanitarian and environmental work throughout his lifetime, and his death has been mourned by vegan advocates, authors, and environmental groups.