The family of Harry Belafonte has announced the death of the singer, actor, and human rights activist who died at home in Manhattan, New York, aged 96.
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He is one of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he scored hits with Island In The Sun, Mary's Boy Child and the UK number one Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).
But his greatest achievements were as a campaigner for black civil rights in the US.
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