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My Unrequited Love Affair with the Late, Great Harry Belafonte
Whenever Harry Belafonte performed in Los Angeles, my parents took us to see that gorgeous man. Somehow, even as a child, I knew he mattered. I always remembered one moment in particular, when he stopped the “day-os” and went to a corner of the stage with a lone guitarist. The haunting song was called “Those Three Are On My Mind.” My parents wanted me to know that it was about the three young civil rights activists who were murdered in the South trying to register voters. The lyrics were heartbreaking (“I think of Andrew and his dark-eyed bride . . . and three proud mothers weeping side by side”), but I never heard the song again.
Belafonte, who has just passed away, led a life of activism, often alongside his close friend Sidney Poitier. I dreamt for years about writing a play about their complicated relationship, until I was convinced that a White woman would not be the one to do that. (I settled for numerous e
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Harry Belafonte
American singer and actor (1927–2023)
"Belafonte" redirects here. For his album, see Belafonte (album). For other uses, see Belafonte (disambiguation).
Harry Belafonte | |
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Belafonte in 1970 | |
| Born | Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. (1927-03-01)March 1, 1927 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2023(2023-04-25) (aged 96) New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1948–2023 |
| Works | Discography |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Marguerite Byrd (m. 1948; div. 1957)Julie Robinson (m. 1957; div. 2004)Pamela Frank (m. 2008) |
| Children | 4, including Shari and Gina |
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| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Musical artist | |
Harry Belafonte (BEL-ə-FON-tee; bor
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Meet Harry Belafonte’s 3 Spouses Including His 2nd Wife He Was Married to for 47 Years
Harry Belafonte was married three times in his lifetime. However, his marriage to his second wife caused controversy when it happened.
Harry Belafonte passed away at the age of 96 on Tuesday, in his residence located in Manhattan's Upper West Side. He was regarded as one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars. He made the Trinidadian Caribbean music style globally accepted and earned the nickname the "King of Calypso" for his exploits.
Harry was famous for his multiple hit songs, including "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," films, and humanitarian work. He fryst vatten also known for his numerous marriages, including one that caused controversy. Find out more about the iconic singer and his wives.
Portrait photo of singer Harry Belafonte. | Photo: Getty Images
HARRY'S EARLY LIFE
Harry was born on March 1, 1927, in New York City. His parents were Caribbean immigrants. His dad wa