The New York Times – Film:
She dazzled audiences in “The Wizard of Oz” and “A Star Is Born,” but her successes were later overshadowed by addiction and other struggles.
Author: Special to The New York Times
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From 1975: Josephine Baker Is Dead in Paris at 68
The New York Times – Film:
She performed with a string of bananas tied around her waist, an electrifying act that led her to become first a local sensation in Paris, and then an international star.