Thursday, June 12, 2014

Ruby Dee Has Died

Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actor and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died. Her long career brought her an Oscar nomination at age 83 for best supporting actress for her role in the 2007 film "American Gangster." She also won an Emmy and was nominated for several others. She was 91.


20 comments:

  1. That's too bad. She was a wonderful actress.

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  2. First Maya now Ruby who's next?? RIP RD.

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    1. I suppose it would be disrespectful to say Casey?

      Anyhow, a life well lived. Which is what we all should aspire to. RIP.

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  3. I loved her voice. Damn.

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  4. RIP a great actress and person

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  5. I loved loved loved Ruby Dee- wonderful actress.

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  6. I loved her voice too. She was a true legend! They just don't make em like that anymore. RIP

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  7. So sad...you'll be missed, Ruby!

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  8. Am amazing actress! Such a talent will be missed.

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  9. RIP wonderful woman

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  10. At least she's back with Ossie Davis now. I loved them both, separate and together.

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    1. I had the same thought. Met them twice, they were lovely. Ossie died the day before my mom & we didn't tell her & I was so glad we didn't because she would have been heartbroken.

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  11. She and Ossie Davis had wonderful lives and careers..

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  12. When was that picture taken? She looks great and not anywhere near 91. Great skin.

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  13. great lady

    inspirational life and career

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  14. I wld swear I just saw her on tv!!! Rest in peace my friend.

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  15. Yes she and Ossie had a love for the ages. Wonderful human being. She will be missed.

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  16. Diane, I'm sure when she finally met him her heart was overjoyed.

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