How Harper Lee Died, Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Harper Lee reached the impressive age of 89 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous novelist.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Southern American author who wrote the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She was awarded the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom for her tremendous contribution to American literature and culture.
She was born Nelle Harper Lee in Monroeville, Alabama to Amasa Coleman Lee and Frances Cunningham Finch, and she grew up with four siblings. Her father, an attorney, once represented two African-American men who were accused of murdering a white man.
How did Harper Lee die?
Harper Lee's death was caused by Stroke.
| Cause of death | Stroke |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 89 years |
| Profession | Novelist |
| Birthday | April 28, 1926 |
| Death date | February 19, 2016 |
| Place of death | Monroeville, Alabama, United States |
| Place of burial | Hillcrest, Penville and Baptist Cemetery, Monroeville, Alabama, United States |
Quotes
I hoped to be able to write a novel which would enable me to live on it while I wrote the next.
Harper Lee
This was life in the ’30s. This is the way it was with children in the South. I tried to make it general, the kind of things that might happen to any child.
Harper Lee
Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.
Harper Lee
My daddy had a pocket watch that he wore at all times in court. I gave Greg the watch and showed him how Daddy used to use it.
Harper Lee
You’ve really got to start hitting the books because it’s no joke out here.
Harper Lee
