Obituary of Helen Keller

Helen Keller

Helen Adams Keller (born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama) was an American author and activist who was best known for efforts for improving treatments for the deaf and the blind by removing the disabled from asylums, and for her 1903 novel, “The Story of my life.” Helen died on June 1, 1968 and her death was because of old age. She died at age 87 just a few weeks before her 88th birthday.

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Helen Keller Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Keller, Helen
Common Name: Helen Keller
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: June 27, 1880
Age: 87 (at death)
Also Known As: Helen Adams
Occupations:
- Author
- Activist

Religion: Swedenborgian
Net Worth: $85 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Violet (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Helen's Family Tree

Birth Name: Helen Adams Keller
Father: Arthur M. Keller (1836-1896)
Mother: Catherine "Kate" Everett Keller (née Adams, 1856-1921)
Brother(s):

James Keller
Philips Keller
William Simpson Keller

Sister(s):

Mildred Keller

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: June 01 1968 at age 87
Place: Easton, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Old Age
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., United States
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Author Activist American Born on June 27th Born in 1880 Born in Alabama Died in 1968 Died at age 87 Died from Old Age

Helen's Notable Roles:

The Story of My Life

Quotable Quotes:

"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."

"I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table."

"Helen Keller's remarkable life was a testament to perseverance, determination, and undying spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. (V)"

Is Ms. Helen Keller still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.