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aj1980
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Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 10:47 AM

Harry Belafonte, the actor, activist and singer who popularized the Calypso musical style with his famous song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," has died. He was 96.

Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home with his wife Pamela by his side 

 

Didnt realize he was that old

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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 10:48 AM

rest in peace

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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 10:51 AM

Such a talented man. May he rest in peace. . .

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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 10:52 AM

His talents and gifts were so many.  He will be missed.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."
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deepwaterdotter
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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 10:58 AM

"Daylight come and we want go home."

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Tique
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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 11:06 AM

American actor and singer Harry Belafonte with American actor Sidney Poitier at the New York premiere of director George Stevens' film, 'The Greatest...

 

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Event honoree Harry Belafonte attends the 2016 Library Lions gala at New York Public Library - Stephen A Schwartzman Building on November 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)

 

 

What a wonderful and impressive legacy Mr. Belafonte leaves behind. Job well done Sir!

 

Condolences to his family and all who loved him.

 

"What If I Fall?

Oh but My Darling, What If You Fly?"


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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 11:10 AM

The groundbreaking Carmen Jones, with Dorothy Dandridge,  1954:

 

 

 

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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 11:13 AM

RIP Sir!!!! My mom loved him...

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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 11:18 AM

But at 96, I think he's had a great run.  He was a star.

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cowboy sam
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Re: Harry Belafonte Has Died

‎04-25-2023 11:24 AM

We have lost another great legend😪

 

Prayers for his wife,family and friends🙏

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