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BlackVoices recently learned of the death of actress and singer Dana Dawson, who died of colon cancer at the age of 36.
Dawson was a theater actress who worked as an understudy on the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Rent.' She would later join the Broadway cast in 2001 as an understudy/swing.
Singing since the age of 7, Dawson had her first single at the age of 14. With her second album released in 1995, three of her singles -- '3 is Family,' 'Got to Give Me Love' and 'Show Me' -- made the U.K. top 40 chart.
Dawson's songs are included on many other albums, including EMI's 'Music of the Twentieth Century: 1980–1999' and Virgin's 'Best Dance Album 1995.' She also performed on the Michael W. Smith 1989 Gospel album 'I 2 Eye.'
The New York native also appeared in the 1988 film 'Starlight: A Musical Movie.' Dawson's birthday was on Aug. 7. She passed away on Aug. 10.
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By: Gail on 8/20/2010 6:52PM
wow...i'm sorry but i didn't know her...it seems it's so important even at a young age to have your colonoscopy. i'm sure she's singing with the angels.
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By: Gail on 8/20/2010 7:04PM
i had mine about 5 years ago. we all should talk to our doctors to find out how often we should be screened.
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By: Michael on 8/20/2010 8:46PM
Shalom, and thank you Gail
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By: Charles on 8/20/2010 9:54PM
So sad and yes she had talent makes me wonder why she did get more exposure.She reminds me of another actress from long ago who died young from cancer her name was Diana Sands.
Colon cancer ? get a yearly a check up people .
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By: Charles on 8/20/2010 9:54PM
Nice looking talented young lady shame she's gone so soon.
I'm wondering if her cancer was detected early enough would she had the chance to recovered
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By: Eric on 8/21/2010 6:16AM
The reports that I saw indicated that she died from AIDS! I wouldn't be all that surprised because BW are dropping like filies because of AIDS! Sorry, but it's the truth!
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By: Phil Edwards on 11/09/2010 6:49AM
How dare you, what reports, the only thing you should be sorry about is spreading rumours because you may have some race agenda going on. I knew her personally...so insult me if you want but not the poor girl who's in a defenceless state. ERIC You are pathetic.
RIP, you beautiful flower Dana. (sorry about the uncomfortable black cab ride to my studio,thats EMI for ya!!)
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By: babysis on 8/21/2010 8:42PM
I support Inter/racial relationships! I believe love has no color!
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If you want to find a sincere Inter/racial relationship. If you are serious. Come and join us!
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By: Phil Edwards on 11/13/2010 4:07AM
This is so sad, I work with Dana as her MD for a brief period and co-wrote some demos with her. So talented and young. Rest In Peace
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