Obituary of Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara (born March 25, 1939 in New York City, New York) was an author, filmmaker, and activist who was best known for 1971 short story, “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” and for 1980 novel, “The Salt Eaters.” Toni died on December 9, 1995 and her death was because of colon cancer. She died to soon at age 56.

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Toni Cade Bambara Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cade Bambara, Toni
Common Name: Toni Cade Bambara
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: March 25, 1939
Age: 56 (at death)
Also Known As: Miltona Cade
Occupations:

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Toni's Family Tree

Birth Name: Miltona Mirkin Cade
Father: Walter Cade
Mother: Helen Cade
Brother(s):

Walter Cade

Spouse/Partner:

Gene Lewis (partnered?-1995, her death)

Daughter(s):

Karma Bene Bambara Smith

Death Notice:

Date: December 09 1995 at age 56
Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Cause of Death: Colon cancer

Category Tags:

Author Filmmaker Activist American Born on March 25th Born in 1939 Born in New York Died in 1995 Died at age 56 Died from Colon cancer

Toni's Notable Roles:

Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird
The Salt Eaters

Quotable Quotes:

"Toni Cade Bambara's life was a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact of activism, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and educate generations long after her passing. (V)"

"Toni Cade Bambara was a multiple award-winning author, activist, and filmmaker who dedicated her life to elevating the voices of marginalized communities through her work, sadly passing away at a young age due to complications from cancer. (V)"

Is Ms. Toni Cade Bambara still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.