Legendary writer Maya Angelou died today at age 86.
Angelou, an award-winning writer, activist, teacher, and civil rights activist, was found unresponsive in her Winston-Salem, N.C., home.
As news of her death spread, famous friends and admirers took to Twitter to express their thoughts and grieve her loss.
Michelle and I join millions in remembering Maya Angelou, a storyteller whose voice convinced us we all have something to offer. -bo
Maya Angelou is my hero. She gave me courage to love myself and others. Her life was a gift to so many.
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou - who was utterly amazing.
Maya Angelou was a national treasure. She will be missed but not forgotten. #RIPMayaAngelou
Saddened by the news of Maya Angelou's passing. A brilliant woman who contributed so much to the world. Her light will be sorely missed.
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." #MayaAngelou : poet, author and activist, dead at 86
Thank you, Maya, for your power, your politics, your poetry. We need you more than ever. Rest in peace.
Thank you, Dr. Maya Angelou, for your wonderful words and wisdom. Rest in peace.
The world was a better place because Dr. Maya Angelou was in it. #RIPMaya http://t.co/O4F6460gS3 "
Today the world lost one of it's greatest gifts. I'm sending love to the friends and family of Maya Angelou.
Very sad to hear of the death of Maya Angelou. She was a brilliant writer who used her platform with care and thoughtfulness. Godspeed.
To Dr. Maya Angelou...thank you. For everything. #PhenomenalWoman
Momentarily took the air out of me hearing you passed over. Then I smiled for you. REST IN GLORY MAYA ANGELOU. Luv!
RIP Maya Angelou
RIP to one of the greatest women this world has ever known. Thank you Maya Angelou for all of the gifts and knowledge you gave us...
I was thinking about her lately. GOD Bless the Soul of one if my heroes. Dr Maya Angelou
"There is no greater agony than a story left untold." - #MayaAngelou
Maya Angelou has been my blueprint, the black woman writer, assuring me through her words that I was worthy of being heard. #ThankYouMaya
We're saddened by the passing of our friend Maya Angelou. Thank you for all you've done, and for all the hugs.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - RIP Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou has passed away. She was a great light in the world. I feel honored to live in a world she influenced and touched so deeply.
You challenged the dark silence,Your words empowered & inspired, the determined human spirit could defeat all foes "Still I Rise" #RIPMAYA
“Maya Angelou was the quintessential renaissance woman of the 20th century art and human rights movements."... http://t.co/RJTj1jC3St
She made us feel so safe, safe enough to trust her wisdom! Wisdom one can usually only acquire through experience!
Angel. #RIPMayaAngelou The first book I read as a teenager, "I know why the caged bird sings". Felt like we knew her
“Free Bird,” #MayaAngelou, has �red to claim the sky” 𠉯orever… “trailing wisps of glory.” We will miss her song, “Phenomenally.”
Maya Angelou...I am so grateful that you shared your honesty, your talent, and your craft with the world. We have been made better for it.
We will miss you so much Maya Angelou - our comfort, our inspiration, our Mother. Thank you. Video: 'Still I Rise' http://t.co/clHRhnjXfB
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within." -Maya Angelou.
"Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise."—Maya Angelou, a truly phenomenal woman whose words will serve to lift our souls forever.
Rest in peace, Dr. Maya Angelou. The world is better because of your voice.
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." - Maya Angelou, whose words changed so much.
And now we have a Queen Angel, rest Maya Angelou, thank you for your many gifts...
#RIP Maya Angelou, who reminded us "Nothing can dim the light which shines from within"
Rest with the angels, Maya Angelou.
Maya Angelou, a true American hero. A woman of uncommon eloquence & strength. The stars are less lonesome now, the caged bird is free.
"I've learned that you shouldn't go thru life w/ a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back." -Maya Angelou
#RIPMayaAngelou You were a hero and an inspiration. I will never forget how you made me feel.
Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Maya Angelou!. #RIPMaya
Maya Angelou GOD bless you and keep you. We will NEVER forget your inspiring life of overcoming all..... Rest in Peace.....
Remember this Maya Angelou quote when you're being fake serious today "You don't laugh enough I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh."
Update: President Obama issued a statement on Angelou's death.
