South african singer and civil rights activist.

Born March 4th, 1932 in Johannesburg. ^[ref]

Died November 9th, 2008 at 76 years old in Castel Volturno (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Carmen Miranda

Born February 9th, 1909 in Marco de Canaveses.

Died August 5th, 1955 at 46 years old

Miriam Margolyes

Born May 18th, 1941 in Oxford.

Nina Simone

Born February 21st, 1933 in Tryon.

Died April 21st, 2008 at 75 years old

Ma Rainey

Born April 26th, 1886 in Alabama.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old

Marlene Dietrich

Born December 27th, 1901 in Rote Insel.

Died May 6th, 1992 at 90 years old