Cynthia Shange, Trailblazing Actress and Beauty Queen, Dies at 76

from AURN News · host Clay Cane

South African actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange has died at 76. Known for breaking barriers during apartheid, she helped expand representation in global pageantry and built a lasting career in film and television. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What this episode covers

Cynthia Shange, a pioneer in pageantry and film, is remembered after her passing at 76.

NOW PLAYING

Cynthia Shange, Trailblazing Actress and Beauty Queen, Dies at 76

0:00 1:02

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of AURN News?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this AURN News episode published?

This episode was published on April 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this AURN News episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!