Maya Angelou

Born: 4th of April 1928

Died: 28th of May 2014 (aged 86)

Biography:
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.