Coretta Scott King dies at 78

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Coretta Scott King dies at 78
By ERRIN HAINES
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

ATLANTA -- Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died at the age of 78.

Flags at the King Center were lowered to half-staff Tuesday morning.

"We appreciate the prayers and condolences from people across the country," the King family said in a statement. The family said she died during the night. The widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. suffered a serious stroke and heart attack in 2005.

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[Nikki Stone 1]

1. This is very sad. She's taking an era with her

And we need more like her.