Music legend Harry Belafonte dies aged 96

The singer was most known for his hits including Day-O and Jamaica Farewell., revealing he died at his home in New York, on Tuesday.The Harlem-born entertainer first came to fame as a pop singer in the 1940s – while trying to launch an acting career – and signed his first recording contract in 1949.

Belafonte soon became known for his folk and calypso tracks, with 1953 track Matilda becoming a firm fan favorite.The entertainer also went on to carve out a hugely successful film career His breakthrough Calypso album, which dropped three years later, became the first record to ‘sell over 1million copies’ in a year.If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the

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