Obituary of Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison

Chloe Anthony Wofford Morrison (born February 18, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio) was a novelist and writer who was best known for publishing her 1970 novel, “The Bluest Eye” and her 1977 novel, “Song of Solomon.” Chloe died on August 5, 2019 and her death was because of complications from pneumonia. She died at age 88.

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Toni Morrison Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Morrison, Toni
Common Name: Toni Morrison
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Lorain, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: February 18, 1931
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: Chloe Wofford, Tony
Occupations:

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $20 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Toni's Family Tree

Birth Name: Chole Ardelia Wofford
Father: George Wofford (1908-1975)
Mother: Ramah Wofford (née Willis, 1906-1994)
Brother(s):

Sister(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Harold Morrison (married 1958-divorced 1964)

Son(s):

Slade Morrison (1965-2010)
Harold Ford Morrison

Death Notice:

Date: August 05 2019 at age 88
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 21, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, New York

Category Tags:

Novelist Writer Academic American Born on February 18th Born in 1931 Born in Ohio Died in 2019 Died at age 88 Died from Pneumonia

Toni's Notable Roles:

The Bluest Eye
Song of the Solomon

Quotable Quotes:

"Toni Morrison's legacy lives on through her unparalleled impact on literature and unwavering commitment to advocating for marginalized voices, even after her passing. (V)"

"Toni Morrison was a highly acclaimed author and professor, known for her powerful storytelling and influence in the literary world, who passed away after a long and successful career. (V)"

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