Maya Angelou
- Born
- 4 April 1928 (86 years old)
- Passed away
- 28 May 2014
- Place of birth
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Gender
- Female
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
