Literature · Activism · Philosophy · 1934–1992
Audre Lorde — Age & Birthday
Born: 18 February 1934 · Died: 17 November 1992 · Age at death: 58
How old was Audre Lorde when she died?
Audre Lorde died aged 58. She was born on 18 February 1934 and died on 17 November 1992.
Influential American poet and civil rights activist
Did you know?She chose to drop the final letter of her birth name, Audrey, because she preferred the symmetry of the two 'e' endings.
Audre Lorde ( AW-dree LORD; born Audrey Geraldine Lorde; February 18, 1934 – November 17, 1992) was an American writer, professor, philosopher, intersectional feminist, poet, and civil rights activist.
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- Age at death
- 58
- Would be
- 92
- Years since death
- 33
- Born
- February 18, 1934 · New York City, United States
- Died
- November 17, 1992
- Cause of death
- Breast cancer, liver cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Activism, Philosophy
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- Would-be age todayAudre Lorde would be 92 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryAudre Lorde's 93rd birthday is in 115 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!93rd
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