Coretta Scott King died today

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Coretta Scott King, 78, Dies
By ERRIN HAINES, Associated Press Writer
1 minute ago

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, former mayor Andrew Young told NBC Tuesday morning. She was 78.

Young, who was a former civil rights activist and was close to the King family, broke the news during a phone call he made to the "Today" show. "I was not expecting it. She has been ill for last few months. My first reaction was she was ready to cross on over."

Asked how he found out about her death, Young said: "I understand she was asleep last night and her daughter tried to wake her up."

Efforts by The Associated Press to reach the family were unsuccessful. They did not immediately return phone calls, but flags at the King Center were lowered to half-staff Tuesday morning.

King suffered a serious stroke and heart attack in 2005.


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Rest in Peace.

[TayTay]

1. What a sad story.

I am sorry to hear this. She was a remarkable woman of courage and conviction. My deepest respects to her friends, family and admirers the world over.