Cleopatra Mary Palmer, known professionally as Cleo Sylvestre, is an English actress in film, stage and television. She was the first black woman ever to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London.
'Trailblazing' actress dies
"Trailblazing" actress Cleo Sylvestre who starred in films, soap operas and stage plays has died aged 79, her agent has said.
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