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Diahann Carroll, pioneering African-American actress, dead at 84

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesDiahann Carroll, who made history in 1968 as the first African-American woman to star in a television series in a non-stereotypical role, passed away today at 84, Variety reports.

Her daughter, Suzannne Kay, confirmed that she died from cancer.

Carroll was a trailblazer who opened the door for black women on TV by starring as the title character in the sitcom Julia, from 1968 to 1971. Julia was a widowed single mother and nurse.  Previous shows had starred black characters, they were usually domestic workers.

Carroll won a Golden Globe for

 
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