Obituary of Wilma Rudolph

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Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Glodean Rudolph (born June 23, 1940 in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee) was an Olympian who became famous for being a world record holding Olympic champion and sports icon in track and field, and for being the first American woman to win three gold medals. Wilma died on November 12, 1994 and her death was because of brain cancer. She died too soon at age 54.

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Wilma Rudolph Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rudolph, Wilma
    • Common Name: Wilma Rudolph
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, United States
    • Birth Date: June 23, 1940
    • Age: 54 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Skeeter, The Black Gazelle, The Tornado, The Black Pearl, The Flash, The Track Star
    • Occupation: Olympian
    • Active Years: 1956-1962
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Wilma's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Wilma Glodean Rudolph
    • Father: Ed Rudolph (1897-1961)
    • Mother: Blanche Rudolph (1908-1994)
    • Brother(s):
      • Gus Rudolph
      • Rosevelt Rudolph
      • George Rudolph
      • Wesley Rudolph
    • Sister(s):
      • Yvonne Rudolph
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • William Ward (married 1961-divorced 1963)
      • Robert Eldridge (married 1963-divorced 1980)
    • Son(s):
      • Robert Eldridge Jr.
      • Xurry Eldridge
    • Daughter(s):
      • Djuanna Eldridge
      • Yolanda Eldridge

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 12 1994 at age 54
  • Place: Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Brain cancer

Category Tags:

OlympianAmerican Born on June 23rd Born in 1940 Born in Tennessee Died in 1994 Died at age 54 Died from Brain cancer

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-09-23 11:52:56
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