Guyanese actor, singer and writer Cy Grant has passed away, aged 90. Grant, widely known for his stint on the BBC's Tonight Show, died in London on Saturday, his daughter Diana confirmed to WENN. No further details surrounding his death were released. The star recorded five albums over the course of his professional career, including the singles 'King Cricket' and 'The Constantine Calypso'. He also (more)...
- 2/15/2010
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Guyanese actor, singer and writer Cy Grant has died, aged 90.
Grant, best-known for his role on BBC's The Tonight Show, died in London on Saturday, according to his daughter, Diana. Further details surrounding his death were not available as WENN went to press.
As a singer, he recorded five albums, and was best-known for his records King Cricket and The Constantine Calypso.
He also starred in award-winning British TV drama Home of the Brave in 1957 and The Encyclopaedist in 1961.
Grant, who became known as the first black person to appear regularly on British television, later created the Drum Arts Centre in London to support black artistic talent.
He is survived by his wife Dorith and four children.
Grant, best-known for his role on BBC's The Tonight Show, died in London on Saturday, according to his daughter, Diana. Further details surrounding his death were not available as WENN went to press.
As a singer, he recorded five albums, and was best-known for his records King Cricket and The Constantine Calypso.
He also starred in award-winning British TV drama Home of the Brave in 1957 and The Encyclopaedist in 1961.
Grant, who became known as the first black person to appear regularly on British television, later created the Drum Arts Centre in London to support black artistic talent.
He is survived by his wife Dorith and four children.
- 2/15/2010
- WENN
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