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Coretta Scott King — Age & Birthday

Born: 27 April 1927 · Died: 30 January 2006 · Age at death: 78

How old was Coretta Scott King when she died?

Coretta Scott King died aged 78. She was born on 27 April 1927 and died on 30 January 2006.

Civil rights activist and wife of Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Did you know?She was an accomplished singer and often used her musical talents to raise funds for the civil rights movement.

Coretta Scott King (née Scott; April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader who was the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. from 1953 until his assassination in 1968.

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Age at death: 78
Would be: 99
Years since death: 20

Born: April 27, 1927 · Marion, United States
Died: January 30, 2006
Cause of death: Ovarian cancer
Nationality: American
Known for: Literature, Activism, Royalty

Family

Spouse: Martin Luther King Jr.
Children: Bernice King, Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King III, Yolanda King

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