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Harry Belafonte: A life

Harry Belafonte was known for his singing, acting and for his prominence as a civil rights activist. Following his death aged 96, we look back on his life.

(Photo: Event honouree Harry Belafonte attends the 2016 Library Lions gala at New York Public Library. Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

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