How Rosa Parks Died: Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Rosa Parks reached the astounding age of 92 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous civil rights leader.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Civil rights activist who became known as “The first lady of civil rights” after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in 1955. This act instigated the legendary Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped end racial segregation on public transit across the country.
She married barber Raymond Parks, a member of the NAACP, in 1932.
How did Rosa Parks die?
Rosa Parks' death was caused by Natural Causes.
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 92 years |
| Profession | Civil Rights Leader |
| Birthday | February 4, 1913 |
| Death date | October 24, 2005 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
Let us look at Jim Crow for the criminal he is and what he has done to one life multiplied millions of times over these United States and the world. He walks us on a tightrope from birth.
Rosa Parks
The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute accepts people of any race. We don’t discriminate against anyone. We teach people to reach their highest potential. I set examples by the way I lead my life.
Rosa Parks
Why do you all push us around?
Rosa Parks
Each person must live their life as a model for others.
Rosa Parks
I have been refused entrance on the buses because I would not pay my fare at the front and go around to the rear door to enter. That was the custom if the bus was crowded up to the point where the white passengers would start occupying.
Rosa Parks
