She was a longtime backing singer for Barry Manilow.
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She was the first woman and Black artist to host her own Canadian TV series.
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She also worked on “Blue’s Clues” and “Winx Club.”
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From the age of 6, she devoted her life to teaching people about HIV/AIDS.
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Her children formed the Motown group DeBarge.
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She is best known for her work in the cult classic 1981 film “Diva.”
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The Canadian actress also worked in broadcast journalism.
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She got her start on Broadway in plays like “The Wisteria Trees.”
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She also earned accolades for her stage work in “Rollin’ on the T.O.B.A.”
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She was the first registered nurse elected to U.S. Congress.