Yolanda King, R.I.P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age and Birthday
The civil rights leader Yolanda King passed away at age 51, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Yolanda King and more!
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.
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 51 years |
| Profession | Civil Rights Leader |
| Birthday | November 17, 1955 |
| Death date | March 15, 2007 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Yolanda King
In life, I had to be prim and proper and poised – The King Daughter. But acting, I could be the zany, silly, sometimes foolish person that I am. I could let the raw edges show.
Yolanda King
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.
Yolanda King
I try to understand people who do violence. I try to understand what they are feeling and experiencing.
Yolanda King
At 16, I went to Smith College in Massachusetts and that was right after the peak of the civil-rights movement and all the rest. It was an era when students were making demands and many black students were closer to the teachings of Malcolm X, or what they thought were his teachings.
Yolanda King
The civil rights movement was not a mirage… It was live and in living color.
Yolanda King
