Donyale Luna

Biography

Peggy Ann Freeman (August 31, 1945 – May 17, 1979), known professionally as Donyale Luna, and occasionally billed simply as Luna, was an American model and actress. Known for her statuesque appearance and avant-garde persona, Luna was one of the most recognizable faces in the international fashion industry during the 1960s and is widely regarded as the first Black supermodel. Born in Detroit, Luna began her modeling career in New York in 1964.

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