What caused Coretta's death in 2006?
Heart attack
Car accident
Respiratory failure
Natural causes
Answer
Respiratory failure, a condition where the lungs can no longer adequately exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, claimed the life of Coretta Scott King on January 30, 2006, at the age of 78. Although the underlying cause wasn't explicitly indicated in the provided information, respiratory failure often arises from severe underlying medical conditions affecting the lungs or other bodily systems
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