Civil Rights Leader

How Yolanda King Died: Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!

Yolanda King reached the not so modest age of 51 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 and daughter of famous civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who played Rosa Parks in the 1978 TV miniseries King.

Her father was assassinated when she was only twelve years old, and, because she was the oldest, she was often tasked with watching over her three younger siblings.

How did Yolanda King die?

Yolanda King's death was caused by Heart Attack.

Information about the death of Yolanda King
Cause of deathHeart Attack
Age of death51 years
ProfessionCivil Rights Leader
BirthdayNovember 17, 1955
Death dateMarch 15, 2007
Place of deathN/A
Place of burialN/A

Quotes

My mother supported me from the beginning and never said you should be an activist or civil rights leader or minister.

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I wrote my first play when I was eight. It was about a queen, and I – of course! – was the queen.

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I was watching the news that day when the bulletin came on that my father had been shot. I prayed. I asked God, ‘Please don’t let my daddy die.’

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As an artist and as a Black woman coming out of a background that emphasizes service, there are certain responsibilities that I must assume. I see these responsibilities not as a burden, but as an extension of what I am.

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We’ve not reached the promised land. We’re still wandering around, bumping into each other in the wilderness of ignorance and hate. That is why the King holiday is so important.

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