Maya Angelou, writer and poet, dies at age 86
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Ms. Angelou established her literary reputation in 1970 with “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” a memoir detailing her harrowing upbringing. She died May 28 at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., at age 86, according to her literary agent Helen Brann. The cause of death was not disclosed.
1971 Maya Angelou is seen in 1971. Ms. Angelou established her literary reputation in 1970 with “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” a memoir detailing her harrowing upbringing. She died May 28 at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., at age 86, according to her literary agent Helen Brann. The cause of death was not disclosed. AP
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