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
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

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)"

"Malcolm X's life was filled with relentless activism and unwavering dedication to the fight for civil rights, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

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