Maya Angelou dies at age 86

By Tribute on May 28, 2014 | 1 Comment

Poet, novelist and human rights activist Maya Angelou died at the age of 86 in North Carolina. Her literary agent, Helen Brann, confirmed the news earlier today. No cause of death has been announced but Angelou had grown frail and recently spent some time in the hospital. One of her best-known books is “I Know Why the Caged Sings,” based on her childhood. Made into a 1979 TV movie, it told the story of young Maya, who was raped at the age of seven by her mother’s boyfriend, and after she testified against him, he was killed by an angry mob. Feeling that her voice had killed him, she stopped speaking for years. Ms. Angelou also worked as an actress – her most recent appearance was in the 2006 feature film Madea’s Family Reunion.

Many heartfelt messages have been posted by fans and admirers on Twitter. Angelou inspired thousands and was a personal mentor for many, including Oprah Winfrey. She will be greatly missed. ~Dylan Paisley

I have a certain way of being in this world, and I shall not, I shall not be moved.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) April 29, 2014

Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) May 23, 2014

 

#RIPMayaAngelou You were a hero and an inspiration. I will never forget how you made me feel. — Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) May 28, 2014

 

A wise and inspiring woman with a powerful voice RIP Maya Angelou Legendary author Maya Angelou dies http://t.co/MujUG5J5l2

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou, whose words changed so much. — Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) May 28, 2014

— vanessa rae (@vrageous) May 28, 2014

RIP Maya Angelou A Great Poet and a Great Influence to the World pic.twitter.com/cbPQWLuPB4 — Rev. Jared Sawyer Jr (@JaredSawyerJr) May 28, 2014

 

RIP Maya Angelou one of the greatest souls ever lived! “The ancestors remind us, despite the history of pain We… http://t.co/QNYZyY5pKd

— Jawar Mohammed (@Jawar_Mohammed) May 28, 2014

 

RIP Maya Angelou… Your legacy lives on

— Amir Armstrong (@smokeandmirror_) May 28, 2014

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1. Caroll Barton • May 28, 2014 @ 10:27 PM

   RIP Maya Angelou. You are truly an angel now!

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