The activist Rodney King passed away at age 47, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
At the conclusion of a high-speed chase, he suffered an excessive beating at the hands of LAPD police officers, which catalyzed the 1992 LA riots.
He was married to Danetta Lyles from 1985 to 1988 and Crystal Waters from 1989 until 1996. He was also in a relationship with Cynthia Kelley from 2010 until his death. He had three daughters. His parents were Ronald King and Odessa King.
How did Rodney King die?
Alcohol Poisoning caused Rodney King's death in 2012.
| Cause of death | Alcohol Poisoning |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 47 years |
| Profession | Activist, Author |
| Birthday | April 2, 1965 |
| Death date | June 17, 2012 |
| Place of death | Rialto, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Quotes
Waking up sober is a good day. I love being able to wake up and do positive things, to go to the gym.
Rodney King
As far as having peace within myself, the one way I can do that is forgiving the people who have done wrong to me. It causes more stress to build up anger. Peace is more productive.
Rodney King
People look at me like I should have been like Malcolm X or Martin Luther King or Rosa Parks. I should have seen life like that and stay out of trouble, and don’t do this and don’t do that. But it’s hard to live up to some people’s expectations.
Rodney King
Over the years, a lot of rappers – Lil’ Wayne, Ice Cube – have used my name in their songs. I’m a real touchstone of history.
Rodney King
What I’ve learned to do is arrest my addiction – arrest it myself, so I don’t get arrested.
Rodney King
