Statement from Senator Tim Scott on the Passing of Dr. Maya Angelou

Washington, DC - Senator Tim Scott issued the following statement on the passing of famed American poet, author and civil rights leader, Dr. Maya Angelou:   “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou.  A daughter of the South, she played an important role in our country and will be remembered for embodying so much of the American spirit - determination, grace and faith. Her work has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. “As much as her six volumes of work, including her autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” will be honored, at her core, she worked to encourage people around the world to begin “seeing us as more alike than we are unalike”.   “Whether as a poet, best-selling author, actress, civil rights activist or professor on college campuses, Dr. Angelou’s memory and contributions to our country will live on in the lives of the millions of people she touched.   “My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Angelou during this difficult time. ###