Olivia Cole, Award-Winning Actress, Is Dead at 75 | BroadwayStars

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Olivia Cole, Award-Winning Actress, Is Dead at 75 by Christina Caron

Ms. Cole was best known for her portrayal of Matilda, the wife of Chicken George, in the acclaimed mini-series "Roots," for which she won an Emmy.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:11pm on January 24, 2018 ☆ ⚑

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