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Josephine Wright, the 94-year-old Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, native who drew national headlines last year for her fight against a developer over her land, has died.
Perry, 54, paid tribute to Josephine Wright, 94, as a 'warrior' who had 'inspired' him as she fought developers who tried to force her from her Civil War era home.
Last year filmmaker Tyler Perry vowed to build a five-bedroom house with a swimming pool for a 93-year-old woman South Carolina senior, Josephine Wright after developers pressured her to sell her land.
Wright, who remained committed to protecting her property, died “surrounded by family, loved ones, and prayers” on January 7, according to her family.
Josephine Wright's battle with a developer garnered headlines and support of celebrities. The Hilton Head woman's death brought an outpouring of condolences.