defeated 68-59 on a free vote. Due to health reasons, she did not seek re-election in 1995. Death MacKinnon died February 12, 2001. On April 23 of that year, the Ontario legislature paid her an official tribute. NDP leader Howard Hampton spoke about her and quoted William Irvine: "I will not acquiesce to that which is. If it must be, I meet it with rebellion. With passion, love and life destroyed, my soul shall stand upon the wreck and challenge all." Hampton said, "I think that describes Ellen MacKinnon to a T." References External links 1926 births 2001 deaths 20th-century Canadian women politicians Ontario New Democratic Party MPPs Women MPPs in Ontario