HARRY Belafonte rose to fame in the 1950s thanks to his Jamaican mento folk songs.
Prior to his death, he tied the knot three times, and now fans want to know more about his wife, Pamela Frank.
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Who is Harry Belafonte’s wife, Pamela Frank?
Harry Belafonte married Pamela Frank in 2008 and they were together up until his 2023 passing.
Outside of being known as Belafonte’s widow, she is known for her career as a photographer.
Despite a high-profile marriage, not much is known about Frank’s personal life because she often stays out of the spotlight.
What was Harry Belafonte’s cause of death?
Belafonte passed away on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96 in his New York City home.
His spokesman, Ken Sunshine, announced that the cause of his death was congestive heart failure, according to The Washington Post.
Since his death was announced several fans and industry colleagues have taken to Twitter to pay their respects to the beloved singer, civil rights activist, and EGOT winner.
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Among the tributes was one from rapper Ice Cube, who said: “He was more than a singer, more than an actor and more than a man…Harry Belafonte will be missed.”
Another fan added: “i am deeply saddened by harry belafonte’s passing. he had the rare combination of grit, charisma, and integrity that made him the star we needed on our screens and in our hearts. his legacy will continue to endure.”
A third user wrote: “Incredibly sad to hear the news of Harry Belafonte’s death today. He was a revolutionary artist in the tradition of Paul Robeson who always stood by their people. Till his last breath he was a close friend of the Cuban people & their Revolution.”
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Did Harry Belafonte have kids?
Belafonte and Frank were married for 15 years, but they never had any children together.
He did, however, welcome four kids during his previous marriages.
During his first marriage to Marguerite Belafonte, which lasted from 1948 to 1957, he welcomed daughters, Shari Belafonte and Adrienne Belafonte Biesemeyer.
He then welcomed his son, David Belafonte, and his third daughter, Gina Belafonte, during his second marriage to Julie Robinson, which lasted from 1957 to 2008.
Prior to her marriage to Belafonte, Frank welcomed daughters, Sarah Frank and Lindsey Frank.
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