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Suzzanne Douglas Passed Away at 64 - BNC

By: Tadi Abedje Douglas died yesterday at the age of 64. Her cousin, Angie Tee, made the announcement on Facebook in remembrance of her legendary cousin. “I can remember growing up, there weren’t very many Black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr,” she said. “The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP.” RELATED: Cousin of Pharell Williams shot, killed by police in Virginia Beach She was born and raised in the […]

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