Albert Woodfox, who was held in solitary confinement for over 44 years, believed to be the longest in US history, died on Thursday

He was 75.

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Albert Woodfox cause of death

He from coronavirus-related complications, according to his family.

Woodfox was imprisoned at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in 1965 on armed robbery charges.

Woodfox and the late Herman Wallace were convicted of the 1972 murder of correctional officer Brent Miller, but they had long claimed their innocence.

Albert Woodfox wife

He was married to Leslie George.

Solitary, Woodfox’s 2019 memoir co-written with his companion Leslie George, was a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominee.

Woodfox never gave up hope of getting released throughout his time in solitary prison. “That’s the one thing I didn’t abandon.

Albert Woodfox children

Brenda Poole is his only child.

Albert Woodfox net worth

Woodfox was worth 5 million dollars when he died.

Albert Woodfox funeral service

His funeral is yet to be held per reports.

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