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Remembering Legend Lena Horne on Her Birthday

Back in May, it pained us all to learn that iconic actress and singer Lena Horne had passed. Today, we remember this fierce, talented woman on what would've been her 93 birthday. Ms. Horne left us with plenty of fond memories to keep close, from her performance of "Stormy Weather" to her role as Glinda in "The Wiz." Today, we pay homage to Lena Horne's ever-living spirit. Rest in peace.

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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020

Back in May, it pained us all to learn that iconic actress and singer Lena Horne had passed. Today, we remember this fierce, talented woman on what would’ve been her 93 birthday. Ms. Horne left us with plenty of fond memories to keep close, from her performance of “Stormy Weather” to her role as Glinda in “The Wiz.” Today, we pay homage to Lena Horne’s ever-living spirit. Rest in peace.