Belafonte

A Piece of His Fire: Harry Belafonte (1927-2023) | Tributes

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Before long, however, he would leave Hollywood and come back again: First starring in “White Man’s Burden” opposite John Travolta before once again shedding his leading man looks in Robert Altman’s “Kansas City” (he previously cameoed in Altman’s “The Player” and “Ready-to-Wear”). In “Kansas City,” he portrays Seldom Seen, a gangster and numbers runner. As … Read more

Harry Belafonte, Musician, Actor and Activist, Passes Away At 96

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Harry Belafonte was an actor, a musician, and a force for good in our world. Unfortunately, he died on April 24, 2023. The cause of death, according to his spokesman, was congestive heart failure. Harry Belafonte is perhaps known best for his track “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).” That being said, Belafonte was a huge … Read more