Did you know Harry Belafonte died today?

[smahala1991]

He was a famous singer, actor, and civil rights activist. He was popular for his songs "Day-O The banana boat song" and "Jump in the Line" both were in the film Beetlejuice

[Anonymous]

oh! I know those songs that you sing forever after you watch the movie but I had no idea who sang them. therefore I had no idea he had died today. I saw jerry springer also died. I never watched his stuff but I remember people always making a big deal about it years ago about white trash people mostly and some blacks that get into really pathetic fights that don't know who their baby's dad was etc.

[Opinion Owner]

may they rest in piece along with all the others who died that we don't know of.

[Anonymous]

Must be the Mandela effect because I could have sworn he passed away years ago

But his music, his acting and his activist work helped changed the world. May he rest in peace.

[smahala1991]

I actually thought he did too

[Guardian45]

He was 96

[ArrowheadSW]

I always liked hearing his songs when they came on the radio. I didn't know all that many of the details about him until they had a tribute to him on the evening National news last night. He was quite the amazing person.

[AMS700CX4u2]

I am sorry to see him go, but we all must. Songs with a Caribbean feel were relatively new to the nation. He introduced us to those rhythms. Prepared us for Reggae.

[Likes2drive]

No but I did like those songs and remember them from Beetlejuice also, I actually watched Beetlejuice when it first came out in the theaters at the drive-in. I thought it was a strange movie back then in 1987 but I like it better now

[menina]

Yes, I saw it on the news. It's still sad but he had a long life. May he rest in peace.

[KittyKat90210]

I just heard tonight. He was an amazing person.

[DizzyDesii]

Damn my ma and grandma stay bringin up ole boy. I’m just shocked he's a real person. May he rip

[DizzyDesii]

I know this song but lmao had no idea it wouldve been him singin that 🤣

[DizzyDesii]

And i love the Jump in the Line song. can't believe i never searched this dude up

[AviatorTom]

I think I was sbout 8 when my parents took me to a Harry Belafonte concert. I remember him singing Day-Oh, the Banana Boat song.

May he rest in peace.

[Guardian45]

He was a GREAT MAN! At least we STILL have his music & memories!

[Msputiton]

Yes i do. Very sad.

Proud to share the jamaican heritage with him.

[molonski2]

I was not aware that he passed , very aware of his fame - RIP Harry.

[exitseven]

I heard that. i remember in elementary school the teacher used to play his records. I can still remember the words to Lemon Tree.

[Bricealan]

I saw it, yes. A sad day for the people that appreciated the man and his great talent.

[KostasKouvalis]

Yep

I like "Shake Senora" better

[Nikki1989]

Yes, I read the sad news.

[Massageman]

Yes. Loved the Jump in the LIne bit.

[LiamJHayden]

Sad, but happy he lived to a ripe old age.

[DarkLegacy]

No but i did read about Jerry Springer

[art84]

Never heard him

[marrk]

Had no idea

[WanderingLoveWizard]

Couldn't care less

[Fireguy17]

Yes I did.

[Anonymous]

WHOMEGALUL

[msc545]

Yes, sadly. :(