TV pioneer, Diahann Carroll passed away at 84. She was a multi-talented singer and actress on stage (Tony Award winner), screen (an Oscar nomination) and especially TV. She starred in Julia 50 years ago about a single mom and nurse which marked the very first time a black actress had a non-stereotyped starring primetime role. Other roles followed in Dynasty, The Colbys, and the movie Claudine. She was a multi-Emmy nominated actress who studied acting under the legendary Lee Strasberg.
Only a year ago, she visited the MidAtlantic Nostalgia Convention along with other past and current stars like Morgan Fairchild. Gone but not forgotten.
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