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Gail Fisher may have been one of the first Black women to play substantial roles in American TV, but she battled demons, faced the law, and died earlier than expected.

The way Black people were portrayed in Hollywood changed in the late '60s and early '70s.

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This change in perception was due to, in part, to Golden Globe-winning Actress Gail Fisher.

When Black actresses were scarce, Fisher fought hard for her dreams and broke down stereotypes to change the entertainment industry.

Here's everything we found about the legendary "Mannix" star.

Gail Fisher as Peggy Fair in "Mannix" in April | Photo: Getty Images

CHILDHOOD OF A STAR

Born in Orange, New Jersey, in August , Fisher grew up with her four older siblings in Potters Crossing, a majority Black section of Edison Township.

Right from the start, things were complicated.

Her father, a carpenter, passed away when she was