Karin Boye Death Cause and Date

Karin Boye's Death

Born (Birthday) October 26, 1900

Death Date April 24, 1941

Age of Death 40 years

Cause of Death Suicide

Profession Poet

The poet Karin Boye died at the age of 40. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Swedish poet and novelist known for her poetry collection “Clouds” and her novels Kris (Crisis) and Kallocain. Her most famous poem is “Yes, of course it hurts”.

She was married to Leif Björck from 1928 to 1932 and then became involved with Margot Hanel, whom she stayed with for the rest of her life.