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Coretta Scott King(1927-2006)

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Coretta Scott King was born on 27 April 1927 in Marion, Alabama, USA. She was previously married to Martin Luther King. She died on 30 January 2006 in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico.
BornApril 27, 1927
DiedJanuary 30, 2006(78)
BornApril 27, 1927
DiedJanuary 30, 2006(78)
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Coretta Scott King in Nationtime (1972)
Diana Ross and Coretta Scott King in The Wiz (1978)
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Nationtime (1972)
Nationtime
7.3
  • Self(as Mrs. Coretta Scott King)
  • 1972
In Remembrance of Martin (1986)
In Remembrance of Martin
7.9
  • Self
  • 1986
Black Journal (1968)
Black Journal
7.2
TV Series
  • Self
Eyes on the Prize (1987)
Eyes on the Prize
9.2
TV Series
  • Self

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  • Alternative name
    • Mrs. Coretta Scott King
  • Born
    • April 27, 1927
    • Marion, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • January 30, 2006
    • Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico(respiratory pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Martin Luther KingJune 18, 1953 - April 4, 1968 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Yolanda King
  • Parents
      Obadiah Scott
  • Relatives
    • Yolanda Renee King(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 8 Portrayals
    • 6 Articles

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    She has Native American ancestry.
  • Quotes
    Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood.

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