Obituary of Florence Griffith Joyner

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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: Al Pacino

    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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-09-06 00:43:05
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