Late US Sen Thurmond's Daughter Dies

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Story Created: Feb 5, 2013 at 1:07 AM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The mixed-race daughter of the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond has died.

Essie Mae Washington-Williams was 87.

Washington-Williams was the daughter of the one-time segregationist and his family's black maid.

She kept her parentage secret for more than 70 years to avoid damaging his political career.

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HOOTIE said on Tuesday, Feb 5 at 1:06 PM

She's in her Maker's special place..surrounded by good people.No more sorrow or pain.

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