Lynn Bolles: key obituary facts
Is Lynn Bolles dead? Yes. Lynn Bolles died on February 8, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Lynn Bolles's cause of death was reported as Heart failure.
What was Lynn Bolles known for?
Lynn Bolles was an Anthropologist.
More about Lynn Bolles
Born: December 12, 1949.
Nationality: American.
Augusta Lynn Bolles, an American anthropologist, died on February 8, 2026.
She was 76. Bolles was professor emerita of women’s studies and affiliate faculty in anthropology, African American studies, American studies, comparative literature and the Latin American studies center at the University of Maryland.
She also served as co-chair of The Cottagers’ African American Cultural Festival. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, she earned degrees from Syracuse University and Rutgers University and earlier taught at Bowdoin College.
Augusta Lynn Bolles (12 December 1949 – 8 February 2026) was an American anthropologist who was a professor Emerita of women’s studies and affiliate faculty in anthropology, African American studies, American studies, comparative literature and the Latin American studies center at the University of Maryland, and co-chair of The Cottagers’ African American Cultural Festival.