Stars Remember Harry Belafonte: “Rest in Love and Power”
The singer, actor and activist passed away on April 25 at age 96
Harry Belafonte passed away on Tuesday morning (April 25) from congestive heart failure at home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96 years old.
His sudden death has caused a great reaction among stars, celebrities, journalists, politicians and fans, who have paid tribute to the Jamaican-American singer, actor and activist.
Belafonte’s legendary trajectory will go down in history because of his multiple milestones, including the releasing of his breakthrough album ‘Calypso’, which was the first-million selling LP dropped by a single artist.
Artists and celebrities’ pay tribute to Belafonte
Tony Bennett, Questlove, Ice Cube, John Legend and Tom Morello are some of the artist that honored Belafonte in the last hours.
Tonny Bennett
John Legend
I loved Mr Belafonte and I’m so grateful for his revolutionary work and his massive influence on our nation and the world. I found out that he passed just before this interview. He worked so hard and did so much. May he get his well-deserved rest. https://t.co/8NJqNaHGBS
— John Legend (@johnlegend) April 25, 2023
Questlove
Ice Cube
He was more than a singer, more than an actor and more than a man…Harry Belafonte will be missed. https://t.co/KLhr04PlU6
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 25, 2023
Patti LaBelle
He was more than a singer, more than an actor and more than a man…Harry Belafonte will be missed. https://t.co/KLhr04PlU6
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 25, 2023
Stephen Colbert
One of the greatest honors and joys of my life. What a man. What a loss. #HarryBelafonte pic.twitter.com/6tJESbtrT5
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) April 25, 2023
Tom Morello
Siedah Garrett
So saddened to learn of the passing of legendary #singer, #songwriter, #actor & #activist Harry Belafonte. Prayers and condolences to his family & friends worldwide. Thank you for showing us the way. Rest in Power.#RIP #belafonte #harrybelafonte #RIPHarryBelafonte #songwriters pic.twitter.com/hJ0gBCTH8d
— SIEDAH GARRETT (@SIEDAHGARRETT) April 25, 2023
Colin Kaepernick
Thank you, Mr. B, for all of your years of mentorship, guidance, & lifetime of activism fighting for a better future for all of us. You will be missed by many, but your memory & impact live on. Rest in Power.
“Movements don’t die, because struggle doesn’t die.”
-Harry Belafonte pic.twitter.com/bCArTOtCC2— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) April 25, 2023
Cornel West
I am deeply sad at the loss of my very dear brother – the great Harry Belafonte! His artistic genius, moral courage & loving soul shall live forever! God bless his precious family! pic.twitter.com/Tao5h6FMLh
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) April 25, 2023
Michael Warburton
Harry Belafonte with Sammy Davis Jr. and Sidney Poitier in 1966 – a special generation. #RIPHarryBelafonte pic.twitter.com/yLMWNHJvYh
— Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) April 25, 2023