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40 Facts About The Tragic Life of Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge - Cyril Dandridge

11. Her Financial Manager Robbed Her

A photograph of Dorothy Dandridge. CBS News.

As is all too common with stars, Dandridge was taken advantage of by shady financial managers. Not only did they not pay her taxes correctly, leading to a tax bill of over $139,000 in back taxes, they also stole over $150,000 from her directly. These misdeeds left her in serious financial hardship.

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