Obituary of Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (born April 4th, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a Author who was best known for her series of seven autobiographies. Maya died on May 28th, 2014 and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She died at 86 years old.

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Maya Angelou Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Angelou, Maya
Common Name: Maya Angelou
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: April 04, 1928
Age: 86 (at death)
Occupation: Author

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Maya's Family Tree

Birth Name: Marguerite Annie Johnson
Father: Bailey Johnson
Mother: Vivian (Baxter) Johnson
Brother(s):

Bailey Johnson Jr.

Spouse/Partner:

Tosh Angelos (married 1951-divorced 1954)
Paul du Feu (married 1974-divorced 1983)

Son(s):

Guy Johnson

Death Notice:

Date: May 28 2014 at age 86
Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
Funeral Arrangements: held at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem

Category Tags:

Author American Born on April 4th Born in 1928 Born in Missouri Died in 2014 Died at age 86 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Love is that condition in the human spirit so profound that it allows me to survive, and better than that, to thrive with passion, compassion, and style." (IMDB)

"If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it."

"She was an incredible writer and activist, but she also knew her own mortality. She was known for her famous poem "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" which spoke about the unfairness of life in prison. She died in 2018 at the age of 80 after a long battle with leukemia. (V)"

"Maya Angelou lived a remarkable and impactful life, using her powerful words and unwavering spirit to inspire and empower generations to come. Even in her passing, her legacy continues to shine bright. (V)"

"Maya Angelou's professional life was filled with numerous achievements, from being a renowned American author and poet to receiving multiple honorary degrees and becoming a sought-after speaker. Despite facing adversity and hardships throughout her life, including a traumatic childhood and struggles with racial discrimination and poverty, Maya Angelou persevered and left a lasting impact on the literary world before her passing. (V)"

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