Obituary of Helen Keller

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Helen Keller

Helen Adams Keller (born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama) was an American author and activist who was best known for efforts for improving treatments for the deaf and the blind by removing the disabled from asylums, and for her 1903 novel, “The Story of my life.” Helen died on June 1, 1968 and her death was because of old age. She died at age 87 just a few weeks before her 88th birthday.

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Helen Keller Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Keller, Helen
    • Common Name: Helen Keller
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States
    • Birth Date: June 27, 1880
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Helen Adams
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Swedenborgian
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Helen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Helen Adams Keller
    • Father: Arthur M. Keller (1836-1896)
    • Mother: Catherine "Kate" Everett Keller (née Adams, 1856-1921)
    • Brother(s):
      • James Keller
      • Philips Keller
      • William Simpson Keller
    • Sister(s):
      • Mildred Keller
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 01 1968 at age 87
  • Place: Easton, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old Age
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., United States
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

AuthorActivist American Born on June 27th Born in 1880 Born in Alabama Died in 1968 Died at age 87 Died from Old Age

Helen's Notable Roles:

  • The Story of My Life

Quotable Quotes:

"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."

"I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table."

"Helen Keller's remarkable life was a testament to perseverance, determination, and undying spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. (V)"

Is Ms. Helen Keller still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-11 08:43:04
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