- American poet and writer Nikki Giovanni has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.
- The announcement was made by entertainment blog ‘The Shade Room‘ on Instagram.
- Giovanni was a Grammy-nominated poet and was recognized by Oprah Winfrey as one of the “25 Living Legends” in 2006.
- As of time of reporting, no information about the circumstances surrounding her death has been disclosed yet.
Famous American poet and writer Nikki Giovanni has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.
The news of her passing was shared by popular entertainment platform The Shade Room in an Instagram post that quickly garnered widespread attention.
However, details about the circumstances surrounding her death were notably absent, sparking curiosity and speculation among her followers.
In their tribute, The Shade Room honored Giovanni’s enduring impact, highlighting her achievements, including a Grammy nomination and her recognition as one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends” in 2006.
The post read;
“Poet and writer Nikki Giovanni has sadly passed away at the age of 81. She was a Grammy-nominated poet who was also named to Oprah’s 25 Living Legends list in 2006.”
As the news spread, social media platforms were flooded with messages of grief and gratitude.
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In other news, Legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith known for her iconic roles in both film and television, has passed away at the age of 89.
Her family confirmed the tragic news in a statement released on Friday, revealing she died peacefully in a hospital early this morning.
In their heartbreaking announcement, her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, expressed their sorrow.
Born in Oxford, Dame Maggie began her acting career as a teenager and quickly rose to fame in British theater and film.
Her breakthrough came in 1969 when she won her first Academy Award for her stellar performance in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie..
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