Afeni Shakur’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) January 10, 1947
Death Date May 2, 2016
Age of Death 69 years
Cause of Death N/A
Profession Civil Rights Leader
The civil rights leader Afeni Shakur died at the age of 69. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Mother of rapper Tupac Shakur and founder of the philanthropic Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.
She was married to Mutulu Shakur from 1975 to 1982 and had six children: Tupac, Mopreme, Chinua, Ayize, Sekiywa and Nzingha.
Quotes
"In the 1960s, the civil rights movement was about getting to know your culture, your history. I know all about my history.
"I live with truth.
"When Tupac turned thirteen, we were homeless on that day. His theater club gave him a party. Sometimes I do wonder that if I hadn’t gone on with fool-heartedness, my son would have had an easier transition into this life. But at least I was able to keep art there. Otherwise he would’ve had no way to get his feelings out.
"Tupac loved to read! Books were a constant part of his life.
"That’s what people are who have that impact on us. They are ahead of their time. They can’t help it. They get put into a small, frail body, and they are given a light that is much too bright for that cavity.