Black Icon Harry Belafonte dead at 96

American folk singer Harry Belafonte has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 96, his spokesman has confirmed. The civil rights icon was pronounced deceased at his home in the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Tuesday.  This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

Black Icon Harry Belafonte dead at 96

American folk singer Harry Belafonte has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 96, his spokesman has confirmed.

The civil rights icon was pronounced deceased at his home in the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Tuesday.

 This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.