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BY Farida Dawkins, 1:00pm October 04, 2018,

7 popular black women who have battled breast cancer

by Farida Dawkins, 1:00pm October 04, 2018,

7 popular black women who have battled breast cancer

Hattie McDaniel…New York Amsterdam News

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel was an actress, comedian and singer/songwriter. Her breakout role as “Mammy” in the film, Gone with the Wind put her on the map.

On October 26, 1952, McDaniel died from breast cancer. The year prior, she had suffered from a mild stroke.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: October 4, 2018

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