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Dorothy Dandridge was celebrated for her groundbreaking role in Carmen Jones, becoming the first African-American woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Yet her life was also filled with racial discrimination, poor financial management, and tumultuous relationships. After battling with considerable debts and limited career options, Dandridge was found dead in her apartment in 1965, revealing just 24 cents in her bank account and leaving behind a legacy overshadowed by adversity.