Adella Elitha Antonia Thomas (December 11, 1922 – October 4, 2024), better known as Toni Vaz, was an American stuntwoman. She was one of the first Black stuntwomen in Hollywood. Vaz died on October 4, 2024, at the age of 101.[1] She was the founder of the NAACP Image Awards.[2]
References
edit- ^ ANI (2024-10-12). "Toni Vaz, actress and stunt performer, passes away at 101". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Risen, Clay (October 19, 2024). "Toni Vaz, Stuntwoman and Founder of N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, Dies at 101". The New York Times.