Ossie Davis dies at 87 in Florida hotel death
Actor Ossie Davis longtime civil rights ally of Ruby Dee died at age 87 in a Miami Beach hotel room. He was found by staff after failing to answer his door while filming Retirement. Police say death appeared natural.
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Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Visit UI for Black Action Theatre Anniversary
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee visited the University of Iowa in December 1998 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Black Action Theatre and coincide with their 50th wedding anniversary and the release of their memoir. They read from the book, took questions, and held a book signing in Mabie Theatre lobby. Their son Guy Davis has performed in Eastern Iowa venues, including Legion Arts and CSPS in Cedar Rapids.
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