**Notable Vegetarian Musicians and Actors**:
– Donovan, Eliza Doolittle, and Cosey Fanni Tutti from the UK
– Corey Feldman and Sage Francis from the US
– John Galliano, Steve Ignorant, and Andy Martin from the UK
– Mahatma Gandhi from India
– Michael Imperioli, Killer Kowalski, and Luis Miguel Martín from various countries
**Historical Figures and Philosophers Advocating Vegetarianism**:
– Lamartine, Plotinus, and Sextius promoted vegetarianism
– Confucius, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sir Stafford Cripps were historical vegetarians
– Jaime de Magalhães Lima and Desidério Murcho were philosophers supporting vegetarianism
– Akasha Richmond and William Alcott wrote about vegetarianism
– Isaac Leib Peretz and Rynn Berry advocated for animal rights and vegetarianism
**Vegetarian Celebrities and Public Figures**:
– Marly van der Velden, Alyssa Milano, and Zara Whites are vegetarian celebrities
– Kal Penn, Ricky Martin, and Mariano Gabriel Martínez are public figures promoting vegetarianism
– Rivers Cuomo, Brad Delp, and Torrey DeVitto are known for their vegetarian lifestyle
– Jerry Garcia, Germán Garmendia, and Nicky Garratt inspired others with their vegetarian choices
– Keith Murray, Murs, and Tony Perry are vegetarian musicians and actors
**Authors and Writers on Vegetarianism**:
– J. M. Coetzee, Margaret R. Sáraco, and Holly Williams emphasized animal rights and feminism
– Pu Chengzhong discussed early Chinese Buddhism, Lewis Porter wrote about John Coltrane
– Rynn Berry, W.A. Alcott, and Robin Kirkpatrick authored works on vegetarianism
– Dianna Agron and Holly Williams are vegetarian authors
– Desmond Ford and Rhyn Berry tackled vegetarianism in their writings
**Vegetarianism Impact and Advocacy**:
– Vegetarianism’s role in preventing diseases and environmental impact
– Vegetarianism as a form of activism in different cultures
– Various celebrities, including George Harrison and Missy Higgins, promoting vegetarianism
– Vegetarian athletes like Lizzy Hawker and Thom Hartmann leading by example
– Vegetarian activists like Derrick Green and Jorge González advocating for a plant-based lifestyle
This is a list of people who have permanently adopted a vegetarian diet at some point during their life. Former vegetarians and those whose status is disputed are not included on this list.
The following list does not include vegetarians who are identified as vegan—those who do not consume produce that utilise animal derivatives such as eggs and dairy—who are listed separately at List of vegans.