The legendary Oscar nominated Emmy winner and civil rights activist RUBY DEE gone at 91.
Ruby’s daughter told Nora Davis Day confirmed the sad news saying her mom died at home in New Rochelle, N.Y. Wednesday night of "natural causes."
“We have had her for so long and we loved her so much," Day said. "She took her final bow last night at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. We gave her our permission to set sail," said Day. "She opened her eyes, closed her eyes and away she went."
Dee, who frequently acted alongside her husband of 56 years, Ossie Davis, was surrounded by family and friends, she added.
Among her best-known films was "A Raisin in the Sun," in 1961 based on the classic play by Lorraine Hansberry. On TV, Ruby was a leading cast member on the soap operas in the 1950s and early 1960ss, a rare sight for a black actress.