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| | American Tap Dance Foundation |
 | | In 1966, he was given the role of a television series host in The Sammy Davis, Jr. |
 | | After divorcing in 1968, Davis began dating Altovise Gore, a young and talented dancer in one of his shows; they were wed in 1970 by the Reverend Jesse Jackson and remained married until Davis' death. |
 | | While he remained a multi-talented performer, Davis was revered as a proponent and popularizer of tap dance, performing in his own shows, such as Sammy and Company (1975) and Sammy Davis, Jr. |
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