Lena Horne, Actress and Singer, Dies at 91
Legendary actress, dancer, singer, and pioneer civil rights activist Lena Horne passed away May 9th 2010 at age 92. Originally discovered as a teenager at the Cotton Club in New York City, her active career would go on to span nearly 70 years.
Horne became a household name after moving to Hollywood, where she scored memorable roles in such films as Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather. Sadly, she later found herself blacklisted due to the Red Scare and her political leanings.
In August 1963, Horne took part in the March on Washington. She would make a comeback in the years that followed, performing in nightclubs around the country, on television, and releasing several albums.
Below is a clip of Horne signing what became her signature number, the title song from Stormy Weather (you'll likely know it, even if the name doesn't immediately ring a bell)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCG3kJtQBKo 
