Ruby Dee And Ossie Davis Urn

Ossie davis whose rich baritone and elegant unshakable bearing made him a giant of the stage screen and the civil rights movement often in tandem with his wife ruby dee has died.

Ruby dee and ossie davis urn.

Ruby dee actress and civil rights activist who emceed the 1963 march on washington with husband ossie davis dies at 91. Ossie davis and ruby dee are legendary stars of the american stage television and film a beloved and revered couple cherished not just for their acting artistry but also for their lifelong commitment to civil rights family values and the black community. Ruby dee dead at 91. October 27 1922 june 11 2014 was an american actress poet playwright screenwriter journalist and activist she was married to actor ossie davis until his death in 2005.

In november 2005 dee was awarded along with her late husband the lifetime achievement freedom award presented by the national civil rights museum located in memphis. Dee began her acting career on the broadway stage before appearing in films and television. Ruby dee née wallace. We want the family to say goodbye and seal the urn forever.

Ruby dee and ossie davis were among the signatories along with robert altman noam chomsky susan sarandon and howard zinn among others. A special urn large enough and comfortable enough to hold both our ashes. We shall remember the love story of ruby dee and ossie davis as we celebrate their life. Legendary stage and screen actress and civil rights leader frequently costarred with husband ossie davis.