Thousands mourn jazz singer, actress Lena Horne in New York City

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Thousands of mourners are bidding a final farewell to jazz singer and actress Lena Horne in New York City.

Horne was remembered at her funeral Friday as a shy girl from Brooklyn who broke through decades of racism to emerge as a world-class entertainer and social leader. She died Sunday at age 92.

Mourners at St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan included her granddaughter, actress Jenny Lumet, former New York Mayor David Dinkins and singer Chita Rivera.

Broadway star Audra McDonald stood over the casket and sang “Amazing Grace.”

-- Associated Press