Lena Horne RIP

Actress and singer Lena Horne passed away on Sunday at her home in Manhattan at the age of 92. Horne broke considerable ground for other African-American entertainers when she first achieved fame in the 1940s. She parlayed her role in the chorus line of the Cotton Club in New York City to a successful career in Hollywood. In the 1950s she enjoyed continued success as a singer and recording artist, culminating in the award winning one-woman show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music in 1981. While Ms. Horne was known primarily as an entertainer, she also made significant strides with civil rights and political organizations. For more information on this fascinating entertainment icon check out Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne