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 Dorothy Dandridge

Born: November 9th, 1922

Died: September 8th, 1965

Famous For:  First African American Actress to be Nominated for Best Actress, Popular Singer

Cause of Death:  Either accidental or suicidal overdose of antidepressants

Burial Place:  Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California


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