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She lived in poverty all of her childhood. Also, she was raped at age 9-14 by and uncle, cousin, and family friend. Next, she had 3 half-siblings, one she didn't even know she had until 2010, the other 2 died of AIDS (half-brother), and (half-sister) of cocaine addiction. Last, her name was misspelled on her birth certificate, her original name was Orpah after biblical character "Book of Ruth", so Oprah just stuck with the name on her birth certificate.
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Did Oprah Winfrey pass away?
Oprah's half-sister, Pat, died in 2003. Although she had gone through drug rehab twice, it wasn't enough to overcome her addiction.
Who does Oprah Winfrey live with?
Oprah Winfrey lived with her mother at the age of 6. Then she moved and went to live with her father at Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 14. Now she lives primarily in Chicago, Illinois with her longtime partner, Stedman Graham.
What year did Oprah Winfrey go to college?
Yes, she graduated from Tennessee State Uiversity.
What was the first show Oprah Winfrey hosted?
Oprah's first television show was called AM Chicago, it aired January 2, 1984. The Oprah Winfrey Show, known now as Oprah! went nationwide September 8, 1986.
Who Was Oprah Winfrey Married?
No, she is not. She has been with long time beau Stedman, for several years. The two do not have children together, yet have several dogs. Also, she does a lot of work in children's charities.
What high school did Oprah Winfrey went to?
she went to high school at ider high in alabama
Did Oprah Winfrey pass away?
Oprah's half-sister, Pat, died in 2003. Although she had gone through drug rehab twice, it wasn't enough to overcome her addiction.
Where did Oprah Winfrey go to collage?
she went to Tennessee state university to pursue a carreer in radio and television
Who does Oprah Winfrey live with?
Oprah Winfrey lived with her mother at the age of 6. Then she moved and went to live with her father at Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 14. Now she lives primarily in Chicago, Illinois with her longtime partner, Stedman Graham.
Who is the first Indian woman to graduate from the Harvard Business School?
Mae Winfrey, cousin of Oprah. Ms Winfrey went on to become a Professor of Economics at Stanford University.
What year did Oprah Winfrey go to college?
Yes, she graduated from Tennessee State Uiversity.
What was the first show Oprah Winfrey hosted?
Oprah's first television show was called AM Chicago, it aired January 2, 1984. The Oprah Winfrey Show, known now as Oprah! went nationwide September 8, 1986.
Is tyra banks ticklish?
yes,Oprah Winfrey is ticklish.when i went to her show i had a backstage pass so after the show i went backstage in her room and locked the door,then i hugged her and tickled her,and she loved it.
Who Was Oprah Winfrey Married?
No, she is not. She has been with long time beau Stedman, for several years. The two do not have children together, yet have several dogs. Also, she does a lot of work in children's charities.
How old was Oprah Winfrey when she went to high school?
Oprah Winfrey did attend East Nashville High School for a time after Lincoln High School (typical, big-city public institution) and Nicolet High School (Teachers at Lincoln realized her smarts and sent her on scholarship to this exclusive suburban school)
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How did Oprah get her name?
Oprah Winfrey became who she is, because her own childhood changed her for the good. Her childhood was filled with sad and depressing events, and at that time she became pregnant. She lost the baby at a young age, and that someway somehow made her stronger. Her mother had send her to her father, and he was very strict with her. He put her on the right path, but Oprah always carried the lessons she learned, the sadness that's in her heart, and more. During her teenage years, she wanted to become a journalist. For the reason, she wants to let the victims of abuse voices be heard across the world, she wanted people to tell their stories, and Oprah Winfrey wanted to give other people a chance to retell their journey. She didn't have that chance, from the pain she went through made her become a journalist. Which led to being a newscaster, then a talk show host, and to the famous Oprah Winfrey.
