This timeline covers aspects of Patricia Bath's personal life, including marriage, family, and personal interests.
Marriage to Dr. Aaron Ifekwunigwe
1970s
Dr. Bath married Dr. Aaron Ifekwunigwe, an epidemiologist. Together they had a daughter, Eraka Bath.
Family and Legacy
Later Life
While information regarding later romantic relationships is not widely available, it is known that Dr. Bath was dedicated to her daughter Eraka, a psychiatrist, and cherished her role as a mother. She dedicated her life to service and to the progress of future generations of African Americans.
Death
May 30, 2019
Patricia Bath passed away on May 30, 2019, in San Francisco, California, at the age of 76. Her legacy as a pioneering ophthalmologist, inventor, and humanitarian continues to inspire countless individuals.
