From 2006: Coretta Scott King, a Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 78

Date:

March 6, 2026

First known as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she later became an avid proselytizer for his vision of peace and nonviolent social change.First known as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she later became an avid proselytizer for his vision of peace and nonviolent social change.

From 1992: Marlene Dietrich, 90, Symbol of Glamour, Dies

From 1981: Death Ends a 39-Year Career, Starting With Child Roles at 4