Dr. Maya Angelou Dead At 86
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Award-winning author, renowned poet and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou has died. She was 86.
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines confirmed Angelou was found by her caretaker on Wednesday morning.
Angelou had been reportedly battling health problems. She recently canceled a scheduled appearance of a special event to be held in her honor.
Angelou was set to be honored with the “Beacon of Life Award” at the 2014 MLB Beacon Award Luncheon on May 30 in Houston.
Angelou, one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time, is a celebrated poet, novelist, educator, producer, actress, filmmaker and civil rights activist.
She has received over 50 honorary degrees and was Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.
Angelou is famous for saying, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Angelou was named one of the 10 most admired North Carolinians in a recent Elon Poll.
There are no further details at this time.
Dr. Maya Angelou’s last tweet:
http://myfox8.com/2014/05/28/maya-angelou-dead-at-86/
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wow r.i.p.
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R.I.P.
That famous quote is GOAT -
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RIP!
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R.I.P. to one of the world's greatest people
She'll be missed -
Definitely an icon.
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I just saw this. R.I.P. She was coming to my city soon too. I was gonna go too...she was an amazing woman. Condolences to her family.
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Damn. RIP.
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ALL OF THE POSITIVE INFLUENTIAL BLACK PEOPLE ARE DYING OFF
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Wow. She lived an incredible life.
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RIP to a truly great woman of our generation.
It was an honor to be inspired by her wisdom. -
R.I.P. to one of the Greats.
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R.I.P.
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“I do not trust people who don't love themselves and yet tell me, 'I love you.' There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
^^^^^That's my favorite joint of hers. -
We love you Maya!
I know Oprah is sick! -
RIP -
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RIP to one of the legends man damn.
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R.I.P to a legend.
She had enough quotes to fill an encyclopedia. -
R.I.P she lived a great full life
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R.I.P. 86 is a full, blessed life.
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R.I.P to one of the most powerful speakers/writers.
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Wow!! Rip.. smh.. the wisdom she had was crazy...
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And so it begins