Singer and activist Harry Belafonte was a major influence in both pop culture and civil rights during his lifetime. He died on Tuesday at age 96.
By Jennifer CalfasHarry Belafonte, the acclaimed artist known for championing civil rights and humanitarian causes, died Tuesday in his New York home. The 96-year-old died of congestive heart failure, his spokesman said.
Ms. Dandridge and Mr. Belafonte in a scene from ‘Carmen Jones.’ Photo: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection
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