He has slowly been losing his memory since he was diagnosed with dementia in the spring of 2023, but needs to look no further than the walls of his living room to be reminded of the vibrant life he led. Horne’s legacy in Big Apple show business is long and storied — and came on the heels of his groundbreaking stint as the first black member of the US Army’s entertainment branch, the Special Services. It’s not that I owe him a debt, it’s that I respect the idea of: it’s not a handout, it’s a handup,” said Magnuson, a Broadway star who has appeared in shows like Sweeney Todd.
Author: Katherine Donlevy
Published at: 2025-12-14 23:12:47
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