Celebrities Who Died in 2019
All the Stars We've Already Said Farewell to in 2019
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The pioneering TV actress and Broadway singer died in October at the age of 84 after a long bout with cancer. She was the first African-American female to star in a network TV series, playing a non-stereotypical role in Julia. She continued making history with her roles on Dynasty and in 1974's Claudine, for which she received an Oscar nomination for best actress.