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May 16, 2007
Dead: Yolanda King Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. at 51
By: CJ
Staff Writer
 Less than a year and a half after the death of Coretta Scott King, widow of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr comes the untimely death of their eldest daughter Yolanda King. The 51 year old collapsed and died after making a speech late Tuesday in Santa Monica, California. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Former Mayor Andrew Young, who worked with her father in the civil rights movement and is a close family friend, recounts that Yolanda King had just spoken at an event for the American Heart Association. She was helping the association raise awareness, especially among blacks, about stroke. After the event, the California resident was on her way to her brother Dexter's home when she collapsed in the doorway and "they were not able to revive her," Young said.
In an official statement following her death, the King family noted that "She was an actress, author, producer, advocate for peace and non-violence, who was known and loved for her motivational and inspirational contributions to society." These accolades are fitting of Yolanda King who pursued her father's dream of racial harmony. She was an actress, ran a production company and appeared in several films, including "Ghosts of Mississippi."
Yolanda Denise King was born Nov. 17, 1955, in Montgomery, Ala., where her father was then preaching. Her brother Martin III was born in 1957; brother Dexter in 1961; and sister Bernice in 1963.
Posted by yardFlex at May 16, 2007 12:24 PM
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Posted by: daclansh
on May 16, 2007 02:53 PM
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VEry sorry to hear, condolensces to her family,friends and well wishers.
Thats unfortunate. Such is life. Her father, mother and herself most definately did not die in vain. May God Bless their souls. They are in a much better place. Much love and respect to the King family.
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Posted by: HAWK
on May 16, 2007 11:34 PM
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condolensces to the family.
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Posted by: K
on May 17, 2007 07:47 AM
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God has used this entire family in a special way. Now hopefully more people will step out of their shell or their closet and make their life a message that is from Christ and will be a blessing to others like the King family did.
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Posted by: Cassy
on May 17, 2007 08:36 AM
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It's so unfortunate to hear such a heart breaking news but i trust and hope that members of the family and friends will get over this moment. May God bless and keep them.
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Posted by: Nickyone
on May 17, 2007 03:55 PM
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Condolence to the family. God bless and may her soul RIP
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Posted by: B. Stewart
on May 18, 2007 03:04 PM
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To the King Family,
May God continue to strengthen, bless and
and hold you all in the palm of his hand. He will give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Do not fret because God's word tell us that Yoland is in the Lord's presence. You will meet her, your mother, father, other family members, friends and most of all our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ face to face one day!
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Posted by: toya
on May 18, 2007 06:28 PM
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Condolences to the King family.....
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Posted by: MORICA THOMPSON
on May 19, 2007 07:45 PM
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MAY YOLANDA REST IN PEACE.HER DAD IS MY ICON.
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Posted by: SYVETTE
on May 29, 2007 06:56 PM
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FOR ONE KNOWS THE DAY OR THE HOUR.TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISE TO ANYONE SO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLNESS. YOLANDA LIVED A WONDERFUL LIFE. SHE TOUCH MANY HEARTS JUST LIKE HER PARENTS DID.MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY . MY PRAY IS THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED. FOR GOD IS NEAR AT ALL TIMES. YOLANDA IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH THE MOM,DAD.BUT MOST OF ALL WITH THE MASTER. GOD BLESS REMEMBER ALL OF YOUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD.
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Posted by: Rasta iyata
on June 24, 2007 07:47 PM
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nuff respect to the fam.... death is only dessimation of fleash. if there are those of us who will continue trhe legacy then death will never be an issue...
live on!!!!
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