Emily Clyburn, civil rights activist and wife to House majority whip, dies at 80

Emily Clyburn, the longtime librarian, civil rights activist and wife to Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking African American member of Congress, died Thursday morning at the age of 80, the congressman's office announced.

Emily and Jim, who is now the House majority whip, met in jail after they were arrested for participating in a civil rights demonstration as students at what was then South Carolina State College in 1960. The two got married a little more than a year later, and they were together for 58 years. Emily Clyburn was well known in South Carolina and was also passionate about her alma mater, helping to raise scholarship funds for students to attend college.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.... Our love and support will always be with you.....

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RIP Mrs Emily May our Lord and sweet savior receive you!

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Truly saddened by the news.

Another great gone... RIP❤️

RIP prayers .

Condolences to the Clyburn family in uour loss.

What a remarkable man!

So sorry to hear of this enormous loss for the Congressman and his family.

Return in Peace ☮️

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Condolences! May God comfort him!

Rest In Peace

Rest In Peace and thank you!! You help change the world.

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Condolences to WhipClyburn for the loss of your lovely wife.

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May Almighty God bless his soul!

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