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Statement that she died following a short illness. she was surrounded by family and friends. they went on to say they are grateful she had a long, well-lived life. from the start, toni morison was exceptional. she remembers being the only black child in the first grade and the only one who could read. the early reader became a displayed writer, called one of the greatest authors in american history. the bluest eye, shula, song of solomon, are considered classics. illuminating the black experience in america. . >> we not only survived, we produced something so valuable. that's what is worth cel...

1973 an work when her two sons were in bed. 14 years later, she won the pulitzer for "beloved." it was made into a movie. the story of a black woman who kills her own child to save her from a life of slavery. poet maya angelou said she didn't write english, she composed it. composition so extraordinary in 1993, she became the first african-american awarded the nobel prize in literature. oprah's book club made morison a household name, whose works challenged readers. >> it's not fast food. it's a meal that you should relish. >> reporter: in 2012, acknowledged with the nation's highest civilian ...

And accessoriesphones for your mobile phone. like this device to increase volume on your cell phone. - ( phone ringing ) - get details on this state program call or visit toni morrisomorison, died l night in new york city. she was 88 years old. we are hearing from her family this morning. reheema ellis joins me now. sad news for everybody who was a tan of toni morison. >> reporter: it was. including me. i absolutely loved her work. she inspired so many people. 11 novels she wrote. her family issued a statement saying it is with profound