Harry Belafonte was in a league of his own. Becoming the first artist to have a Billboard 200 No. 1 album, the singer was also the first artist to have a million-selling album.
That is why when his death was announced yesterday, many were saddened, given his impact on the music community and his early contributions to Calypso music. To know more about him, we have taken a dive into Harry Belafonte's net worth before he passed away.
Harry Belafonte Bio
Born on Mar. 1, 1927, Harold George Bellafanti Jr., more commonly known as Harry Belafonte, was a well-known Jamaican-American singer, actor, and activist.
He is known for popularizing calypso music in the 1950s. For those who do not know, Calypso is a style of Caribbean music originating in Trinidad and Tobago. Interestingly, "Calypso" was the first album that has been sold by a solo artist ever since Billboard started tracking in 1956.
Harry Belafonte Cause of Death
Yesterday, news about Belafonte's death took over social media. Renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour even paid tribute to the fallen artist-activist.
"May Harry Belafonte, the lionhearted civil rights hero, rest in peace. He inspired generations around the whole world in the struggle for non-violent resistance, justice and change. We need his example now more than ever," she posted on Instagram.
According to sources, Harry Belafonte died because of congestive heart failure.
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Harry Belafonte Net Worth 2023
Throughout his almost eight decades in the music industry, Belafonte has earned recognition from his colleagues and institutions.
He has been awarded three Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a recipient of an Emmy Award and A Tony Award. He is also a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor, a National Medal of Arts, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Harry Belafonte's net worth is around $30 million. This is attributed to his extensive music career. In total, he released 49 albums, comprised of 30 studio albums.
He also has an extensive film and television career to back him up. He famously starred in "Carmen Jones," "Bright Road," "Island in the Sun," and "Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream," among many other films.
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