In 2011 , he was the subject of a documentary film , " Sing Your Song ", and published his autobiography , " My Song ". In 2014 , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of his lifelong fight for civil rights and other causes . The honor , he told The Times , gave him " a strong sense of reward ". " Harry Belafonte ' s accomplishments are legendary and his legacy of outspoken advocacy , compassion and respect for dignity will live on forever ," American president Biden said on Twitter . American journalist Christiane Amanpour tweeted that he “ inspired generations around the world to fight for justice and change through nonviolent resistance . We need his example more than ever .
Bernice King , daughter of Dr Martin Luther King , shared a photo of Belafonte at her father ' s funeral and said he " was there for my family in a very compassionate way . In fact , he paid for the babysitter for me and my siblings . The Franco-Beninese musician Angélique Kidjo called Belafonte " the brightest star in every sense of the word ." Your passion , love , knowledge and respect for Africa was boundless . Rewritten and translated from French by Hubert Marlin
Sources : e New York Times : Harry Belafonte , 96 , Dies ; Barrier-Breaking Singer , Actor and Activist e Guardian : Harry Belafonte , singer , actor and tireless activist , dies aged 96 / April 25th 2023
In 2014 , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented Belafonte with its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of his lifelong fight for civil rights and other causes . his long time Friend Sidney Poitier attended the ceremony
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