Obituary of Yolanda King

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Yolanda King

Yolanda Denise King (born November 17, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama) was an activist and film actress who was best known for being the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr, for her artistic and entertainment work, as well as public speaking. Yolanda died on May 15, 2007 and her death was because of cardiopulmonary arrest. She died too soon at age 51.

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Yolanda King Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: King, Yolanda
    • Common Name: Yolanda King
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
    • Birth Date: November 17, 1955
    • Age: 51 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Yoki, Yo
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Yolanda's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Yolanda Denise King
    • Father: Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15, 1929-died April 04, 1968)
    • Mother: Coretta Scott King (born April 27, 1927-died January 30, 2006)
    • Brother(s):
      • Dexter King (born January 30, 1961)
      • Martin Luther King III (born October 23, 1957)
    • Sister(s):
      • Bernice King (born March 28, 1963)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 15 2007 at age 51
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 24, 2007, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

ActivistFilm Actress American Born on November 17th Born in 1955 Born in Alabama Died in 2007 Died at age 51 Died from Cardiopulmonary arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"Yolanda King lived a passionate and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and social change that continues to inspire and guide future generations. (V)"

"Yolanda King lived a life dedicated to civil rights activism and social justice, inspiring others through her words and actions before passing away in her sleep. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-25 16:49:57
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