HARRY BELAFONTE (1927-2023): FAREWELL TO A TRUE TRAILBLAZER
Closer US|May 15, 2023
He rose to stardom in the 1950s as a singer and actor, but Harry Belafonte’s legacy reaches far beyond his many achievements in show business — including three Grammys, an Emmy and an Oscar
HARRY BELAFONTE (1927-2023): FAREWELL TO A TRUE TRAILBLAZER

The son of Caribbean immigrants, Harry, who died on April 25 at age 96, was a tireless advocate for social justice, using his fame to fight for civil rights alongside some of the most prominent activists of his time, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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