Obituary of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Malcolm X (born May 19th, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a popular human rights activist and a prominent figure during the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. Malcolm died on February 21st, 1965 and his death was a result of being shot in the chest with a sawed-off shotgun by an assassin. He was 39 years old when he was killed.

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Malcolm X Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: X, Malcolm
Common Name: Malcolm X
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Birth Date: May 19, 1925
Age: 39 (at death)
Occupation: Activist

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
Favorite Color: Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Malcolm's Family Tree

Birth Name: Malcolm Little
Father: Georgia-born Earl Little
Mother: Louise Helen Little (née Norton, 1894-1991)
Brother(s):

three

Sister(s):

three

Spouse/Partner:

Betty Shabazz (married 1958-1965, his death)

Daughter(s):

Attallah Shabazz (born November 16, 1958)
Qubilah Bahiyah Shabazz (born December 25, 1960)
Ilyasah Shabazz (born July 22, 1962)

Death Notice:

Date: February 21 1965 at age 39
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Assassination
Interment: buried at Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Category Tags:

Activist American Born on May 19th Born in 1925 Born in Nebraska Died in 1965 Died at age 39 Died from Assassination

Quotable Quotes:

"Malcolm X was a political leader who rose to prominence in the early 1960s. His appearances on the national stage and outspoken advocacy for Black Nationalism made him a figure of controversy and controversy. He was killed in 1964 after being shot by a white man during a altercation in Harlem. (V)"

"Malcolm X was an amazing man and many people will never forget how he impacted the world. He was killed in a motorcade accident in 1965, but his influence will never be truly quashed. (V)"

Is Mr. Malcolm X still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.