Obituary of Florence Griffith Joyner

Florence Griffith Joyner

Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner (born December 21, 1959 in Los Angeles, California ) was an Olympian who was best known for setting world records in 1988 for the 100 m and 200m. She was also a popular figure due to her record setting athleticism and personal style. Florence died on September 21, 1998 and her death was reportedly because of an epileptic seizure. She died young at age 38.

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Florence Griffith Joyner Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Griffith Joyner, Florence
Common Name: Florence Griffith Joyner
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: December 21, 1959
Age: 38 (at death)
Also Known As: Flo-Jo
Occupation: Olympian

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Florence's Family Tree

Birth Name: Florence Delorez Griffith
Father: Robert Griffith
Mother: Florence Griffith
Brother(s):

Weldon Pitts

Sister(s):

Vivian Johnson
Elizabeth Tate
Kathleen Wiggs

Spouse/Partner:

Al Joyner (married 1987-1998, her death)

Daughter(s):

Mary Ruth Joyner

Death Notice:

Date: September 21 1998 at age 38
Place: Mission Viejo, California, United States
Cause of Death: Epilepsy (suffocation during a severe seizure)
Interment: Buried at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, California

Category Tags:

Olympian American Born on December 21st Born in 1959 Born in California Died in 1998 Died at age 38 Died from Epilepsy

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"Florence Griffith Joyner was known as one of the greatest track and field athletes, setting numerous world records and winning multiple Olympic medals throughout her illustrious professional career, but her untimely passing at a young age shocked the world and left a lasting impact on the sports community. (V)"

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