'Hamilton' Star Renée Goldsberry Shares Loving Tribute To Harry Belafonte

'Hamilton' Star Renée Goldsberry Shares Loving Tribute To Harry Belafonte,Actress Renée Goldsberry recalled her encounters with the late entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte. Belafonte passed away on April 25th.

‘Hamilton’ Star Renée Goldsberry Shares Loving Tribute To Harry Belafonte

Actress Renée Goldsberry has shared a tribute to Harry Belafonte.

Belafonte passed away on April 25th at the age of 96. The entertainer was known for his groundbreaking genre-blending songs “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” A Fool For You,” and “Noah” to name a few.

The entertainment portion of his career was not the only element of his legacy; Belafonte’s decades-spanning activism also propelled him to fame as one of the most well-known famous figures of his generation.

The “Girls 5 Eva” star took to her Instagram to share her memories of the singer, with a poignant note honoring his memory.

Belafonte’s Legacy Is Being Honored On Social Media

Thank you, Mr. B, for all of your years of mentorship, guidance, & lifetime of activism fighting for a better future for all of us. You will be missed by many, but your memory & impact live on. Rest in Power.

“Movements don’t die, because struggle doesn’t die.”-Harry Belafonte pic.twitter.com/bCArTOtCC2

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) April 25, 2023

Belafonte’s memory was honored many times via Twitter by countless celebrities and activists.

Activist Cornel West tweeted, “I am deeply sad at the loss of my very dear brother- the great Harry Belafonte! His artistic genius, moral courage & loving soul shall live forever! God bless his precious family!”

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wrote, “Today, we mourn the loss of Harry Belafonte: a cultural giant who blazed trails in music and in the fight to realize America’s highest ideals. His iconic voice will never cease to spark smiles and brighten rooms, and his advocacy for human rights will be felt for generations,” Pelosi concluded.

Actress and activist Mia Farrow tweeted, “We have lost the great Harry Belafonte- beautiful singer, brilliant and brave civil rights activist, a deeply moral and caring man. Miss you already Harry [broken heart emoji],” she concluded.

Colin Kaepernick wrote, “Thank you, Mr. B, for all your years of mentorship, guidance, & lifetime of activism fighting for a better future for all of us. You will be missed by many, and your memory & impact will live on. Rest In Power.” He also included a quote from Belafonte.

Singer Patti LaBelle tweeted, “Rest in love and power Mr. Belafonte! You will always be remembered. [hearts and praying hands emoji]

“Another superstar has just passed,” US representative Maxine Waters tweeted. “My dear friend, Harry Belafonte, was an extraordinarily talented singer and performer. More than that he was a civil rights activist who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King and worked with Nelson Mandela to end Arpartheid in South Africa. We will all miss his wisdom, his advice, and his huge giving spirit.”

Renée Goldsberry Shares Snapshot Of A Memorable Encounter With Belafonte

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A post shared by Renee Elise Goldsberry (@reneeelisegoldsberry)

Goldsberry shared a photo of an encounter she had with the singer and activist.

“Lamenting the passing of #HarryBelafonte this morning,” the “Hamilton” actress writes in her tribute. “I said out loud- I wish there was a moment I first met him… I was in a restaurant with my newborn son,” she continued.

“Mr. Belafonte walked in, saw my son, and took it upon himself to bless him. He didn’t know me, my son, or my story. He didn’t know the miracle that had finally given this child to me. But he understood his legacy,” Goldsberry went on. “He walked through the world, in my opinion, mindful of passing it down. I imagine he saw all little black boys as miracles worthy of a hand blessed on their heads.”

“Thank you @damian_woetzel for reaching out to me this morning with this pic,” Goldsberry explained. “I had completely forgotten that he had come to see @Hamiltonmusical when it opened at the public theater. I’m so grateful for his blessing and his legacy. May we see the world as you did, Mr. Belafonte… filled with opportunities to bless each other. Rest in peace,” Goldsberry concluded in her post.

Belafonte’s musical legacy was cemented early on in his career. According to the New York Times, the LP containing two of his most well-known songs was “said to be the first album by a single artist to sell more than a million copies.”