Gospel legend Mahalia Jackson dies near Chicago at age 60.
At a Glance
- Date
- 27 January 1972
- Location
- Evergreen Park, Illinois
- Key people
- Mahalia Jackson
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
She had been the most celebrated gospel voice in the world and a supporter of the movement.
What It Means Now
Tens of thousands attended her memorials in Chicago and New Orleans.
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