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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Poet Maya Angelou Dead at 86yrs Old

Aw this is sad. Poet, actress, college professor, historian, activist, and author Maya Angelou (real name Marguerite Ann Johnson)  died this morning at her home in North Carolina today, she was just 86 yrs old. Maya grew to fame with her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1970. She later became a friend and Mentor to Oprah Winfrey and also wrote and recited a special poem for President Bill Clinton for his 1993 Inauguration. Maya is survived by her son Guy, 1 grandson and 2 great-grandchildren. Rest in peace Maya.

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