World famous author Maya Angelou died on Wednesday at the age of 86. She had reportedly been battling health issues for some time. Angelou is one of the most influential authors to have ever lived.

American author and poet Maya Angelou has passed away at the age of 86, CBS confirmed on Wednesday morning. Her literary agent said she died at her North Carolina home. The acclaimed writer had been ...

The world lost a lyrical giant on Wednesday with Maya Angelou's death at the age of 86. While the poet, memoirist and civil rights activist was famous for penning "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and ...

Throughout her career, the acclaimed author's words inspired a younger generation Amid the sorrow of Maya Angelou‘s death, the news has also given us a renewed appreciation for Angelou’s life. The ...

Renowned author Dr. Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. Dr. Angelou had a diverse career, spanning from civil rights activist to poet. Many were introduced to Dr. Angelou in 1993, when she read ...

The autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings established Maya Angelou’s literary reputation. (File 1971 - The Associated Press) President Barack Obama kissed Maya Angelou after presenting the ...

Google paid a beautiful tribute Wednesday to Maya Angelou on what would have been the beloved author and activist's 90th birthday. » RELATED: Atlanta remembers Maya Angelou The company created a video ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The late Maya Angelou was no stranger to Chicago. The voice of the acclaimed poet, storyteller, and activist resonated with Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, and those at St. Sabina Church ...

Maya Angelou had a long career in publishing — most notably the series of autobiographies that began with the 1969 publication of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” but also including poetry. But in ...

Maya Angelou, one of our nation's best writers and thinkers, died this morning at the age of 86. Maybe you read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in college. Maybe you heard Oprah talk about her all ...