Multitalented Harry Belafonte Deceased At 96

Belafonte deceased at his Manhattan home due to heart attack on Tuesday.

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Belafonte as a civil activist spent major part of his life fighting against apartheid.

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Belafonte was born on 1st March 1927 in Manhattan US.

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Harry Belafonte's real name was Harold George Bellafanti Jr.

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Belafonte was a man of multiple skills like he was a folksinger,actor,musician and activist.

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Belafonte popularised calypso music in 1950.

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Belafonte was a three time Grammy Award winner.

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Belafonte was also a winner of Tony Award as well as Emmy Award.

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Belafonte's album 'calypso' was the first million selling longest playing(LP) album.

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Belafonte was also associated with the Democratic Party.

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Belafonte was inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"in the year 2022.

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