Harry Belafonte was one of the show biz industry's most enduring stars. Born in 1927, he achieved lasting fame as the man who popularized the folk music scene of the 1950s, and especially the musical style known as calypso. The singer later ventured into cinema, starring in films such as 'Carmen Jones' (1954) and 'Island in the Sun' (1957). But the American entertainer was equally celebrated for his political activism. An ardent supporter of the civil rights movement throughout the 1960s, Belafonte was recognized globally for his humanitarian work, and was long ago appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for his efforts in promoting a fairer and more just world for youngsters. The celebrated American singer and actor died on April 25 2023 of congestive heart failure. He was 96 years old.
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