Harry Belafonte was a Jamaican-American singer, actor, and campaigner who popularised calypso music among international audiences in the 1950s. Calypso (1956), his breakthrough album, was the first million-selling LP by a single artist.

Sadly, Belafonte died of congestive heart failure on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96, at home on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Harry Belafonte funeral, burial service, date, time, venue

The late Harry’s funeral arrangements have not yet been divulged by his family.

Having said that, we are still investigating his death and will keep you updated as soon as we receive relevant information about Harry Belafonte’s funeral and burial service.

According to The Washington Post, his spokesman, Ken Sunshine, reported that the cause of death was congestive heart failure.

Several fans and business colleagues have flocked to Twitter since his death was revealed to offer their respects to the famous singer, civil rights activist, and EGOT recipient.

Among those paying tribute was rapper Ice Cube, who said: “He was more than a singer, more than an actor, and more than a man…Harry will be missed.”

Another fan added: “I am deeply saddened by harry belafont’s passing. he had the rare combination of grit, charisma, and integrity that made him the star we needed on our screens and in our hearts. his legacy will continue to endure.”