Olga James, the singer and actor who costarred with Harry Belafonte in Otto Preminger’s classic 1954 musical film Carmen Jones, died January 25 at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles. She was 95.

Actress-singer Olga James, who portrayed the jilted sweetheart of Harry Belafonte’s character in the landmark Otto Preminger-directed film musical Carmen Jones, is no more. As per The Hollywood Reporter,

She also starred on Broadway alongside Sammy Davis Jr. in ‘Mr. Wonderful’ and was married to famed musicians Cannonball Adderley and Len Chandler.

Olga James, the "Carmen Jones" singer, actress and night club performer, died in Los Angeles of complications from a fall. She was 95.

Olga James, the talented singer, actress and nightclub performer who captivated audiences in Carmen Jones, has passed away at the age of 95. Her niece, actress and acting teacher Janet Adderley confirmed that James died on January 25,