Obituary of Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin (born September 5th, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama) was a Revolutionary who was best known for being a pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement. She became famous for being arrested in 1955, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Claudette died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death may have been because of natural causes. She was 86 years old.

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Claudette Colvin Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Colvin, Claudette
Common Name: Claudette Colvin
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: September 05, 1939
Age: 86
Occupations:
- Revolutionary
- Activist

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: James Stewart

Claudette's Family Tree

Birth Name: Claudette Austin
Father: C. P. Austin
Mother: Mary Jane Gadson
Sister(s):

Velma Colvin

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?
Son(s):

Raymond Colvin (1955-1993)
Randy Colvin (born 1969)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Revolutionary Activist American Born on September 5th Born in 1939 Born in Alabama

Quotable Quotes:

"She was sent to rescue me I see who I want to be In my daughter's eyes"

"Farting in the bathtub is my only real joy in life."

"Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."

"It is no use saying 'we are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary."

"The life and death of Claudette Colvin is still a story that has not ended and will not end until she dies. (S)"

"Claudette Colvin's life was marked by bravery, resilience, and unwavering determination to fight for equality and justice, leaving a lasting impact on generations to come. (V)"

"Claudette Colvin lived a successful professional life, becoming a pioneering civil rights activist and nurse, but faced ongoing challenges and obstacles due to her involvement in the Montgomery bus boycott and ultimately passed away surrounded by her loved ones. (V)"

Is Ms. Claudette Colvin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.