Obituary of Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson

Althea Neale Gibson (born August 29, 1927 in Clarendon County, South Carolina) was a tennis player and later, golfer who was best known for being one of the first Black athletes to cross the racial/color line of international tennis and for becoming the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. Althea died on September 28, 2003 and her death was because of complications from a bladder and respiratory infection. She died at age 76.

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Althea Gibson Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gibson, Althea
Common Name: Althea Gibson
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: August 29, 1927
Age: 76 (at death)
Occupations:
- Tennis Player
- Golfer
Active Years: 1950-1958

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

Althea's Family Tree

Birth Name: Althea Neale Gibson
Father: Daniel Gibson
Mother: Annie Bell Gibson (1932-2007)
Brother(s):

Sister(s):

Mildred Gibson

Spouse/Partner:

Will Darben (married 1965-divorced 1976)
Sydney Llewellyn (married 1983-divorced 1988)

Death Notice:

Date: September 28 2003 at age 76
Place: East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Cause of Death: Infection (respiratory and bladder)
Interment: Buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Orange, New Jersey, United States

Category Tags:

Tennis Player Golfer American Born on August 29th Born in 1927 Born in South Carolina Died in 2003 Died at age 76 Died from Infection

Quotable Quotes:

"Althea Gibson was a trailblazing athlete who shattered racial barriers and left a lasting impact on the world of sports. Her fearless spirit and determination continue to inspire generations, even after her passing. (V)"

"Althea Gibson was a pioneer in professional tennis, breaking barriers and becoming the first African American to win major tournaments. Sadly, her life was cut short by an illness at the age of 76. (V)"

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