Ed King: key obituary facts
Is Ed King dead? Yes. Ed King died on July 4, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Ed King's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ed King known for?
He was an American minister and activist.
More about Ed King
Born: 20 September 1936.
Place of birth: Vicksburg.
Gender: male.
Occupation: activist.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Boston University School of Theology.
Also known as: Ralph Edwin King, Jr., Ralph King, Jr., Ralph Edwin King Jr.
Occupations: Civil rights leader, minister, politician, educator.
Known for: Chaplaincy at Tougaloo CollegeFaculty at University of Mississippi Medical CenterCivil Rights MovementFreedom SummerMississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Ed King, an American minister and civil rights activist, died on July 4, 2026.
Born Ralph Edwin King Jr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on September 20, 1936, he was also known as Ralph Edwin King, Jr.
and Ralph King, Jr. King studied at Boston University School of Theology and became known for his work as a civil rights leader, including his chaplaincy at Tougaloo College and his involvement with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Movement.