Legend…trailblazer Diahann Carroll passed away last week at the age of 84.
Ms. Carroll was a legend. She was stunning, beautiful, graceful to the very end. Her two roles that will forever be close to my heart were Marianne Gilbert and Dominique Deveraux. She was divine in both roles.
RIP, Ms. Carroll.
Thanks so much for all your roles.
Just stunning😍😍
Rest In Peace Ms.Carroll pic.twitter.com/iYaZhKuVsG
— Deborah Cox (@Deborah_Cox) October 4, 2019
Diahann Carroll, pioneering actress on ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ dies at 84
POSTED 11:18 AM, OCTOBER 4, 2019, BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK —Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as “Julia,” has died. She was 84.
Carroll’s daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associated Press her mother died Friday in Los Angeles of cancer.
During her long career, Carroll earned a Tony Award for the musical “No Strings” and an Academy Award nomination for “Claudine.”
But she was perhaps best known for her pioneering work on “Julia.” Carroll played Julia Baker, a nurse whose husband had been killed in Vietnam, in the groundbreaking situation comedy that aired from 1968 to 1971.
Although she was not the first black woman to star in her own TV show (Ethel Waters played a maid in the 1950s series “Beulah”), she was the first to star as someone other than a servant.
NBC executives were wary about putting “Julia” on the network during the racial unrest of the 1960s, but it was an immediate hit.
It had its critics, though, including some who said Carroll’s character, who is the mother of a young son, was not a realistic portrayal of a black American woman in the 1960s.
“They said it was a fantasy,” Carroll recalled in 1998. “All of this was untrue. Much about the character of Julia I took from my own life, my family.”Not shy when it came to confronting racial barriers, Carroll won her Tony portraying a high-fashion American model in Paris who has a love affair with a white American author in the 1959 Richard Rodgers musical “No Strings.” Critic Walter Kerr described her as “a girl with a sweet smile, brilliant dark eyes and a profile regal enough to belong on a coin.”
She appeared often in plays previously considered exclusive territory for white actresses: “Same Time, Next Year,” ”Agnes of God” and “Sunset Boulevard” (as faded star Norma Desmond, the role played by Gloria Swanson in the 1950 film.)
“I like to think that I opened doors for other women, although that wasn’t my original intention,” she said in 2002.
Her film career was sporadic. She began with a secondary role in “Carmen Jones” in 1954 and five years later appeared in “Porgy and Bess,” although her singing voice was dubbed because it wasn’t considered strong enough for the Gershwin opera. Her other films included “Goodbye Again,” ”Hurry Sundown,” ”Paris Blues,” and “The Split.”
The 1974 film “Claudine” provided her most memorable role. She played a hard-bitten single mother of six who finds romance in Harlem with a garbage man played by James Earl Jones.
In the 1980s, she appeared in the long-running prime-time soap opera “Dynasty” for three years. More recently, she had a number of guest shots and small roles in TV series, including playing the mother of Isaiah Washington’s character, Dr. Preston Burke, on “Grey’s Anatomy.”She also returned to her roots in nightclubs. In 2006, she made her first club appearance in New York in four decades, singing at Feinstein’s at the Regency. Reviewing a return engagement in 2007, a New York Times critic wrote that she sang “Both Sides Now” with “the reflective tone of a woman who has survived many severe storms and remembers every lightning flash and thunderclap.”
“I’m sometimes amazed at how few people realize what it takes for a black woman to survive in this business.” #DiahannCarroll https://t.co/d5INSLqiPl
— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) October 4, 2019
https://youtu.be/p1CVtBE_nk8
We are sad to say goodbye to a true icon, Diahann Carroll. The first African-American Tony winner in a leading role, winning for her performance in No Strings in 1962. #DiahannCarroll pic.twitter.com/C9VCzwuJmt
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) October 4, 2019
Oprah, Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Debbie Allen Remember “Icon” Diahann Carroll: “We Will Forever Sing Your Praises”
"I want to be the first black bitch on television." I love that Diahann Carroll was always fighting for roles that showed all the many facets of blackness and helped normalize it. Without her, I wouldn't be writing lead roles for black women. Thank you, Ms. Carroll. #RestInPeace https://t.co/egdwGQ2xCS
— Tracy Y. Oliver (@TracyYOliver) October 4, 2019
My dear, dear beautiful #DiahannCarroll passed away today . What a pioneer she was in the business….what an incredibly kind soul. We met in High School and continued our friendship for many, many years.
The memories and the tears are flowing 💔 pic.twitter.com/LewZEYLfYV— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) October 4, 2019
'Ciao For Now': Here are 7 of #DiahannCarroll's most iconic roles https://t.co/bBLGUOoMZh pic.twitter.com/1LCjs5DUiw
— Shadow and Act (@shadowandact) October 4, 2019
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Diahann Carroll built HERself from the ground up. And when it’s all said and done, we ALL stole from HER.
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*#DiahannCarroll #Julia #Claudine #DominiqueDevereaux#Icon pic.twitter.com/hgZcg238Ce— Jenifer Lewis (@JeniferLewis) October 4, 2019
My greatest blessing is that I had the honor to connect with you on a personal level. You shared your humor, your mess, your mistakes, your talent…You were authentic. As a woman and actress of color that will be your legacy… https://t.co/gRy8qvN52n pic.twitter.com/urp49Lisqi
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) October 4, 2019
This scene😂😂😂
The March on Washington -1963
https://twitter.com/barbtries/status/1180194553988632577
My idol my idol my idol. Diahann Carroll led the way for all of us. A great actress! An amazing human being! Rest in peace sweet, Diahann.
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*#DiahannCarroll #Julia #Claudine #DominiqueDevereaux#Icon pic.twitter.com/Zdv5mlJn4e— Jenifer Lewis (@JeniferLewis) October 4, 2019
I love you for eternity. With all my heart. I am because of you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/BNQPmhW6ni
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1180181395764850690
We remember legendary actress Diahann Carroll.
Discover more: https://t.co/ljlGjdUq5W pic.twitter.com/wjH9plVFuO
— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) October 4, 2019
Thanks for helping clear the path for me and so many others. I was honored to salute you as a Legend then, now and Forever. #RIPDiahannCarroll pic.twitter.com/UhEPBmsO0Z
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) October 4, 2019
Forever ours. 🥺💕🖤 pic.twitter.com/xAUKWVnLDx
— The grandbaby of a moonshine man🥃 (@DarkVisenya7) October 4, 2019
Diahann Carroll on "Julia". #This pic.twitter.com/VtmFbCuqYE
— Jamey_Giddens (@Jamey_Giddens) October 4, 2019
“If you’re not invited to the party, throw your own” – #DiahannCarroll Thank you for throwing your own party and inviting us all in. RIP. #YouAreBroadwayBlack
Diahann Carroll was the first Black woman to win Best Actress in a Musical at @thetonyawards for ‘No Strings’ (1962). pic.twitter.com/NogiL1QuFy
— BROADWAY BLACK! (@BroadwayBlack) October 4, 2019
The champagne won't be burnt in Heaven. RIP, Diahann Carroll. #anotherdivagone pic.twitter.com/saOCPyJ2ra
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) October 4, 2019
This one cuts deeply. My mom & Ms Diahann were friends since they were 14. She was a pioneer on so many levels. She made me believe I could be on television! I loved & cherished and idolized her like a daughter…. 💔💔
RIP Diahann Carroll thank you for the gift of your life🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/StN2c5vGDN— Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ (@hollyrpeete) October 4, 2019
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Diahann Carroll. @Variety remembers her here:https://t.co/ep9JnLj9V1
— TCM (@tcm) October 4, 2019
Rest in power my friend! ❤
Ms. #DiahannCarroll pic.twitter.com/bUWbVGJKHF— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) October 5, 2019
Classic scene.#DiahannCarroll https://t.co/R0rI10wdfo
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) October 4, 2019
Diahann Carroll you taught us so much. We are stronger, more beautiful and risk takers because of you. We will forever sing your praises and speak your name. Love Love Love, Debbie💕 pic.twitter.com/1LBUUa2Ql3
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) October 4, 2019
2. Diahann Carroll's history making role was on the 1968 TV series "Julia"
But she also made history, with respect to the types of roles black women were cast in, when she played Dominique Deveraux on Aaron Spelling's Dynasty
"I wanted to be the first black bitch on television" pic.twitter.com/cHMOwgyjXB
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 4, 2019
4. Audra McDonald, who has made history herself by winning six Tony awards, more than any other actor in history, just told me this regarding Diahann Carroll’s passing:
“Diahann Carroll walked, ran, and flew so that I could soar behind her.”@AudraEqualityMc
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) October 4, 2019
This heifer here!
The pregnancy/ fired story has angles other folks don’t see .. but, we do
Native Wakandan Here on H1B Work Visa (@MargueriteEHill) Tweeted:
@JFakhredin She didn’t have valid teaching credentials, hadn’t spent the summer trying to get the necessary coursework & was still offered a contract! Man, some Black people would have delighted in those options! Talk about privilege! https://twitter.com/MargueriteEHill/status/1181609015052242944?s=17
Native Wakandan Here on H1B Work Visa (@MargueriteEHill) Tweeted:
@JFakhredin That’s some privilege that would help out so many Black people! Just 2B given the benefit of the doubt. Offered a contract, system applied for a provisional certificate for her, no consequence for not getting the required credentials. Then she stated they FIRED HER for pregnancy! https://twitter.com/MargueriteEHill/status/1181629070125273089?s=17
Yeah, with all that is going on in this country let’s raise some hell about a gum wrapper being tossed on the ground.
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Cake or Death (@Johngcole) Tweeted:
It says something to me that every single person I served with in the Army and who I still keep in touch with (about 50 people), 75% of whom are Trump supporters, to an individual, is horrified by the decision to let the Kurds be slaughtered. https://twitter.com/Johngcole/status/1181568339522531331?s=17
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Zahara’s growing up, y’all.
I still remember as the little bald headed baby in Angelina’s arms….
Time is flying…
Angelina Jolie, 44, strikes a pose with co-star Michelle Pfeiffer, 61, as she’s joined by her daughters Zahara, 14, and Shiloh, 13, at the Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil premiere in Rome
By RYAN SMITH FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 16:41 EDT, 7 October 2019 | UPDATED: 05:04 EDT, 8 October 2019
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7547845/Angelina-Jolie-joined-teen-daughters-Zahara-Shiloh-Maleficent-premiere-Rome.html
Tell it 👏 👏
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Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) Tweeted:
Pompeo broke faith with his people and the country. His ambition blinded him. He should quit. His immediate political prospects are grim https://t.co/wqdPZWs5nH https://twitter.com/JRubinBlogger/status/1181371971201830912?s=17
Wakandan War Dog (@Kennymack1971) Tweeted:
In the end let the record show White America’s collective arrogance, stupidity, hard headedness and unwavering belief in the myth of white supremacy above all did more to tank the United States than the “Others” they worked so hard to hold back.
Assholes. https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1181400192815390720?s=17
Wakandan War Dog (@Kennymack1971) Tweeted:
That’s why while it may be unfair to some of you these “I regret my vote” folks can go fuck themselves as far as I’m concerned. You could’ve done the right thing in 2016 but you chose the orange racist.
Fuck your regrets. https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1181402271403388928?s=17
Wakandan War Dog (@Kennymack1971) Tweeted:
I’ve said it before and I will keep saying it…I will never let go of the fact that a majority of white voters decided to put a janky ass D celebrity in the WH. And now they have the gall to be stunned at the results.
This really happened. They can’t tell me shit.
Ever again. https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1181401359435943936?s=17
Cake or Death (@Johngcole) Tweeted:
what scares me the most about the kurdish shit trump pulled is it would not surprise me at all if the way the DoD and national security folks learned of this was because freaked out Kurdish leaders started calling Pentagon contacts https://twitter.com/Johngcole/status/1181427383708082176?s=17
Black Professor (@BlackProphet55) Tweeted:
I don’t want none of whatever you’re smoking if you think you’re going to convince me Elizabeth Warren is a better presidential candidate than Kamala Harris.
Let this shit be known, as a Black Gay Man, I trust Kamala Harris based on her record and life experience.
Period. https://twitter.com/BlackProphet55/status/1181363314837917696?s=17
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The Little Mermaid Live! cast unveiled in full costume for the first time in new promo video
By KEVIN KAYHART FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 00:35 EDT, 7 October 2019 | UPDATED: 03:19 EDT, 7 October 2019
Eager fans are getting a first look at the cast of ABC’s The Little Mermain Live! in costume in a new promo video.
The upcoming special, live event, which is part of Disney’s 30th anniversary celebration of the beloved animated film, stars Auli’i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, Graham Phillips and John Stamos.
It will feature live musical performances from the cast, along with intricate live sets, costumes and songs from the original 1989 film and the Tony-nominated Broadway stage version.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7544835/The-Little-Mermaid-Live-cast-unveiled-costume-time-new-promo-video.html
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David Frum (@davidfrum) Tweeted:
Possible Trump motives
1) Protecting income flow from Trump Towers Istanbul
2) Payoff to Turkey to cover up recording of Khashoggi murder by Trump allies
3) Obeisance to Putin
4) Warning to House: if you impeach me, Ill burn every American alliance and interest before I go https://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/1181173686239465474?s=17
https://twitter.com/JoshuaPotash/status/1181035280100409344
Because, of course…….
Freddie Mac Using Shady AI Company for Mortgage Loans
ZestFinance is implicated in high-cost payday lending and backed by Peter Thiel. It’s now working with a government-sponsored mortgage giant.
BY MAX MORAN
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Another consequence of having a corrupt, incompetent buffoon in the Oval Office pretending to be a president.
https://twitter.com/JaneFerguson5/status/1181092229076721664
Business associates of Rudy Giuliani sought to leverage U.S. government influence to replace the CEO of Ukraine’s state-owned natural gas company to profit from fuel sales to the war-torn country. The meeting “wasn’t a shakedown,” their lawyer says. https://t.co/b5RKFGKQzb
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 6, 2019
Judge rejects Trump’s challenge to the release of his tax returns for a New York state criminal probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal judge rejects President Trump’s challenge to the release of his tax returns for a New York state criminal probe.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/judge-rejects-trumps-challenge-to-the-release-of-his-tax-returns-for-a-new-york-state-criminal-probe/ar-AAIoKHm?ocid=spartanntp
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Good Morning, Rikyrah and Everyone.
Quite a tribute for Ms. Carroll. She certainly had a distinguished career. Such a beautiful lady, may she rest in peace.