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Singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies at age 96

(BBC) - Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who smashed racial barriers in the US, has died at home in Manhattan, aged 96. One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he scored hits with Island In The Sun, Mary s Boy Child and the UK number one Day-O (The Banana Boat Song). But his greatest achievements were as a campaigner

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Barack Obama, Ice Cube and more pay tribute to Harry Belafonte

The US president said Belafonte was a “groundbreaking American who used his talent and voice to help redeem the soul of our nation”.

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Obit: Singing along with Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte always got people singing with him unlike current pop stars, though Ed Sheeran comes close. I hum and often hear myself sounding whiny with..

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Celebrities and Other Notables on the Passing of Harry Belafonte

Here are several reflections from celebrities and notable figures who shared their condolences and memories of the late entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte on social media.

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Harry Belafonte, who mixed music, acting, and activism, dies at 96: NY Times

Harry Belafonte, who mixed music, acting, and activism, dies at 96: NY Times
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