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Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist.
* She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1922.
* She attended Hunter College in New York City.
* She began her acting career in the 1940s.
* She appeared in many films, including "The Jackie Robinson Story" and "Do the Right Thing."
* She also appeared in many television shows, including "Roots" and "Law & Order."
* She was married to actor Ossie Davis for over 50 years.
* She was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice.
* She died in 2014 at the age of 91.
Here are some additional facts about Ruby Dee:
* She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "American Gangster" in 2007.
* She won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in "A Raisin in the Sun" in 1960.
* She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004.
* She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994.
* She is considered one of the most important and influential African American actresses of her generation.
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