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May 10, 2010
Legendary singer and actress Lena Horne died in New York on May 9, 2010, at the age of 92. A class act and rare talent, she pushed the limits of the color barrier at a time when it was virtually impenetrable. Here are just a few of the images from her remarkable life.
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