Anna Louise Strong (pictured), the American woman journalist who campaigned for much of her life for Mao Tse-tung's China, died in Peking last night, aged 84. March 08, 1949. Alleged Spy. Deported from Russia. Anna Louise Strong, 64-year-old American writer, was photographed at an interview at the Federal Court House, New York, where she gave evidence before a grand jury investigating subversive activities. She refused to give details of Russian charges against her. March 08, 1949.