Jazz singer, actress and political activist Lena Horne died on May 9 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, her son-in-law Kevin Buckley has announced. Hospital spokeswoman Gloria Chin confirmed the news, but would not give further details, Popeater.com is reporting. The 92-year-old started her career as nightclub performer before launching careers in movies, television and theater. Horne’s most famous films include the MGM musicals ‘Cabin in the Sky’ and ‘Stormy Weather.’ But being a spokesperson for civil rights throughout her life, her films were touched by racism and were often censored in Southern states. According to People, Horne became bitter with Hollywood in the late 1940s. She secretly married composer [...]...
- 5/12/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
Lena Horne, the enchanting jazz singer and actress known for her plaintive, signature song "Stormy Weather" and for her triumph over the bigotry that allowed her to entertain white audiences but not socialize with them, has died. She was 92.Horne died Sunday at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Gloria Chin, who would not release details.Quincy Jones, a longtime friend and collaborator, was among those mourning her death Monday. He called her a "pioneering groundbreaker.""Our friendship dated back more than 50 years and continued up until the last moment, her inner and outer beauty immediately bonding us forever," said Jones, who noted that they worked together on the film "The Wiz" and a Grammy-winning live album."Lena Horne was a pioneering groundbreaker, making inroads into a world that had never before been explored by African-American women, and she did it on her own terms,...
- 5/10/2010
- Filmicafe
Singer, Lena Horne died in the hospital yesterday at age 92. According to Access Hollywood , Singer Lena Horne died yesterday at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Lena's spokeswoman Gloria Chin would not release anymore details about the situation. In the past, Lena Horne was very honest about the underlying reason for her success. She once stated, “I was unique in that I was a kind of black that white people could accept. I was their daydream. I had the worst kind of acceptance because it was never for how great I was or what I contributed. It was because of the way I looked.”...
- 5/10/2010
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Actress and jazz singer Lena Horne has died at the age of 92. The Brooklyn-born star passed away late yesterday at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the medical centre's spokeswoman Gloria Chin confirmed. Further details have not yet been released. Horne is best known for playing the role of Selina Rogers in the 1943 film Stormy Weather. Her version of the movie's title song later became a successful single and her signature hit. The star's long career saw her break down racial (more)...
- 5/10/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
One of Halle Berry's role models, Lena Horne, died on Sunday at the age of 92, reports the Associated Press. Hospital spokesperson Gloria Chin told the AP that the captivating stage and screen performer died at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Born on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, the entertainer broke racial barriers when segregation was in place. Upon hearing of her death, Liza Minnelli spoke to Et, saying, "My father discovered Lena Horne and brought her to Hollywood to star in 'Cabin in the Sky,' which has throughout the years owned the position as being the first elegant and unique all black movie. It made Lena a star. I knew her from the time I was born, and whenever I needed anything she was there. She was funny, sophisticated and truly one of a kind. We lost an original. Thank you Lena." "I was unique in that I was a...
- 5/10/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
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