Jamaican actresses died at age 72
Here are 1 famous actresses from Jamaica died at 72:
Tessa Prendergast
Tessa Prendergast (October 17, 1928 Kingston-July 9, 2001 London) was a Jamaican actor, fashion designer and businessperson.
She was born and raised in a wealthy Jamaican family, and after attending school in Kingston, she pursued her interest in fashion by studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Prendergast went on to launch a successful fashion line, which was sold in high-end department stores in the United States and Europe.
During this time, she also began acting in Jamaican theatre productions and eventually made her way to London, where she appeared in a number of West End productions. Prendergast was known for her striking looks and impeccable sense of style, which she incorporated into her acting and fashion work.
In addition to her work in the arts, Prendergast was also a savvy businesswoman and owned several properties and businesses, including a boutique hotel in Jamaica. She was a trailblazer for Black women in the fashion and entertainment industries and remains a respected figure in Jamaican culture.
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