- American author Toni Morrison has died. She was 88.
- You can read through her most powerful quotes here.
Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke used one of Toni Morrison's quotes in her honor.
O'Rourke, who is from El Paso, Texas, has been heavily focused on the aftermath of the deadly shooting that took place there over the weekend.
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton quoted Toni Morrison in her tweet honoring her.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just tweeted about Toni Morrison's death, calling her "one of our greatest voices and storytellers." She added that the "world shines a little less bright today."
Her books gazed unflinchingly on the lives of African Americans and told their stories with a singular lyricism. Her talent for intertwining the stark realities of black life with hints of magical realism and breathtaking prose gained Morrison a loyal literary following.
Themes such as slavery, misogyny, colorism and supernaturalism came to life in her hands.
Her non-fiction work included 1974's collection of African-American historical ephemera "The Black Book," 1992's "Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination" and 2004's "Remember: The Journey to School Integration."
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, just tweeted a photo of Toni Morrison and one of her most well-known quotes.
"Holding all those touched by Toni Morrison in my heart today," she wrote.
Legendary American author Toni Morrison always moved people with her words. Here's a look at some of her most powerful quotes
Shonda Rhimes, one of the best-known producers in television, honored "Queen" Toni Morrison.
"She made me understand 'writer' was a fine profession. I grew up wanting to be only her," Rhimes tweeted.