Obituary of Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (born March 4, 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa) was a singer-songwriter, film actress, and activist who was best known for being associated with musical genres including Afropop, and also an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in her home country of South Africa. Miriam died on November 10, 2008 and her death was reportedly because of a heart attack. She died at age 76.

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Miriam Makeba Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Makeba, Miriam
Common Name: Miriam Makeba
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Birth Date: March 04, 1932
Age: 76 (at death)
Also Known As: Mama Africa
Occupations:
Genres:
- Pop Music
- Jazz Music
Active Years: 1953-2008

Religion: Protestant
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: South African
Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

Miriam's Family Tree

Birth Name: Zenzile Miriam Makeba
Father: Caswell Makeba (1902-1938)
Mother: Christina Makeba
Spouse/Partner:

Sonny Pilay (married 1959-divorced 1959)
Hugh Masekela (married 1964-divorced 1966)
Stokely Carmichael (married 1968-divorced 1978)

Son(s):

Bongi Makeba (born December 20, 1985-died March 17, 1985)

Death Notice:

Date: November 10 2008 at age 76
Place: Castel Volturno, Italy
Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Film Actress Activist Pop Music Genre South African Born on March 4th Born in 1932 Died in 2008 Died at age 76 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Miriam Makeba will always be remembered for her fearless activism and incredible musical legacy that continues to inspire generations around the world. (V)"

"Miriam Makeba was a talented South African singer and civil rights activist whose influential career spanned over five decades until her passing in early November 9, 2008. (V)"

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