Poet, author and activist Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. One of America's leading literary voices, she made her name with the
1969 memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It was the first of seven volumes of autobiography that traced her life
from a childhood of abuse and oppression in the Deep South in the 1930s. Her family said: "She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist
and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace."
In a statement on Facebook,
they said she passed away quietly at home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at
08:00 EST (12:00 GMT). "Her
family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belaboured by a loss of
acuity or comprehension," they said. "The
family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that
she is looking down upon us with love."
May her gentle soul rest in peace!!!
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