Obituary of Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Muta Maathai (born April 1, 1940 in Ihithe, Kenya) was a socialite, activist and Nobel laureate who was best known for being the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari died on September 25, 2011 and her death was because of ovarian cancer. She died at age 71.

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Wangari Maathai Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Maathai, Wangari
Common Name: Wangari Maathai
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Ihithe, Kenya
Birth Date: April 01, 1940
Age: 71 (at death)
Also Known As: Wangari Muta
Occupations:

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.2 million
Nationality: Kenyan
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Aqua (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Wangari's Family Tree

Birth Name: Wangari Muta Maathai
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Mwangi Mathai (married 1969-divorced 1979

Son(s):

Waweru Mathai

Daughter(s):

Wanjira Mathai
Muta Maathai

Death Notice:

Date: September 25 2011 at age 71
Place: Nairobi, Kenya
Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer
Interment: Buried at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies in Nairobi

Category Tags:

Socialite Activist Nobel Laureate Kenyan Born on April 1st Born in 1940 Died in 2011 Died at age 71 Died from Ovarian cancer

Quotable Quotes:

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