The Latest Breaking News from Harry Belafonte

He passed away on Tuesday morning, his spokesperson confirmed

Mr. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, a representative said.

Belafonte died at home in Manhattan on Tuesday (25 April)

Harry Belafonte passed away at his Manhattan home on Tuesday, his spokesman has confirmed.

Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting "Day O" in his 1950s hit song "Banana Boat" before turning to political activism, has died at the age of 96.

American singer Harry Belafonte has died aged 96, his spokesman has confirmed, with tributes pouring in for the activist

Chart-topping calypso singer who supported US civil rights movement and African initiatives dies of congestive heart failure

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