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Diahann Carroll (Oct. 4, age 84)
Diahann Carroll died at the age of 84 on October 4. The Hollywood star’s daughter, Suzanne Kay, told CBS News that her mother had been battling breast cancer.
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The actress made her television debut in 1954 as Myrt in the drama Carmen Jones. She later rose to fame with roles in Porgy and Bess (1959) and Julia (1968). It was in the latter that the Oscar-nominated performer broke down barriers in the film industry. Her character, Julia Baker, was the first time ever in history that a black woman starred in a non-servant role.
Carroll continued to make bold appearances on award-winning shows later on in her career, such as Grey’s Anatomy and White Collar
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