Maya Angelou Death
Maya passed away on May 28, 2014 at the age of 86 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
When did Maya Angelou die?
May 28, 2014How old was Maya Angelou when died?
86Where did Maya Angelou die? What was the location of death?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Maya Angelou Birthday and Date of Death
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 and died on May 28, 2014. Maya was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 4, 1928
Date of Death: May 28, 2014
Age at Death: 86
Maya Angelou - Biography
Maya Angelou (i/ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.