Memorial Page for Abbey Lincoln (née Anna Marie Wooldridge)

Aug 6, 1930 – Aug 14, 2010(80 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American singer

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Abbey Lincoln.

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August 14th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle for Abbey Lincoln's birthday.

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August 6th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Chicago, Cook County

Place of Death

New York City, New York

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

disease

Occupation(4)

jazz singersongwriter actor singer

Awards(2)

Black Filmmakers Hall of FameNEA Jazz Masters

Spouse(1)

Max Roach

Abbey Lincoln (* August 6, 1930 in Chicago; † August 14, 2010 in New York City) was an american singer. She was 80 years old. She was married to Max Roach. Her awards include Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame and NEA Jazz Masters. Her cause of death was disease.

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Born in Chicago, Cook County

1930

Married Max Roach

1962

until 1970

Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame

1975

Died in New York City, New York (disease)

2010

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Abbey Lincoln (née Anna Marie Wooldridge). Forever remembered.