Celebrity Deaths
Maya Angelou
"She Was A PHENOMENAL Woman!" Dr. Maya Angelou Has Died
May 28, 2014GWL Staff
Award-winning author, actress, renowned poet and most respected civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, has died.
Early Wednesday morning Angelou's family announced her passing via Facebook and said:
"[Dr. Maya Angelou] lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love."
Allen Joines, Mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina., confirmed she was found by her caretaker this morning, according to Piedmont station WGHP. Angelou reportedly had been in failing health for some time.
There's no further details available about Maya's passing. The phenomenal woman was 86.
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such a beautiful spirit...RIP
ReplyDeleteRest in peace
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