Helen keller in full helen adams keller born june 27 1880 tuscumbia alabama us died june 1 1968 westport connecticut american author and educator who was blind and deaf her education and training represent an extraordinary accomplishment in the education of persons with these disabilities. At the us capitol there is even a bronze statue of 7 year old keller at a water pump inspired by the movies depiction of a real milestone in kellers life in which she recognizes water . Photo new york times co getty images quick facts name helen keller birth date june 27 1880 death date june 1 1968 education radcliffe college wright humason school for the deaf cambridge