Breaking News: R.I.P. Harry Belafonte (1927–2023)

The star of stage, screen, and song was 96 years old [View in browser]( [Legacy.com]( [Harry Belafonte has died at age 96]( [Harry Belafonte has died at age 96]( The calypso superstar, acclaimed actor, and human rights activist died at his home in Manhattan earlier this morning. [Find Out More]( [Watch celebrity memorials on our YouTube channel]( View the most recent video tributes to the famous and fascinating people whose lives and deaths made headlines. [Watch celebrity memorials on our YouTube channel]( [Watch Now]( Looking to place an obituary? Put your loved one's obituary in your local newspaper and on [Legacy.com](. [Get started now.]( Deaths in the News We invite you to share condolences for other notable figures who have died recently. [Ken Potts (1921–2023), USS Arizona survivor]( [Len Goodman (1944–2023), Dancing with the Stars judge]( [Barry Humphries (1934–2023), comedian known for Dame Edna persona]( [April Stevens (1929–2023), Deep Purple singer with Nino Tempo]( [View All Recent Notable Deaths]( “You can cage the singer but not the song.” ​— [Harry Belafonte (1927–2023)]( Want local obituaries delivered to your email daily? Find the communities that matter to you and select "Get Updates." [Find a Local Newspaper ›]( [Find My School ›]( [Find My Hometown ›]( [Newspapers]( [Schools]( [Hometowns]( [Explore Our Content]( [Follow Us on Facebook]( [Follow Us on Facebook]( [Subscribe on YouTube]( [Subscribe on YouTube]( If you have any questions about your subscription, please contact: [info@legacy.com](mailto:info@legacy.com?subject=ObitMessenger%20Subscription) This email was sent to the following address: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( [Terms]( [Privacy]( 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606 ©2023 Legacy.com Inc. All rights reserved.