About Toni Vaz
Lived 1922 – 2024 (aged 101). Toni Vaz was an American stunt performer.
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. She was the founder of the NAACP Image Awards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Toni Vaz?
American stuntwoman
When was Toni Vaz born?
Toni Vaz was born on 11 December 1922 in Manhattan.
When did Toni Vaz die?
Toni Vaz died on 4 October 2024 in Woodland Hills.
What was Toni Vaz's occupation?
Toni Vaz was a stunt performer.
What nationality was Toni Vaz?
Toni Vaz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Toni Vaz. https://biography.guide/toni-vaz/
MLA: "Toni Vaz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/toni-vaz/.
Chicago: "Toni Vaz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/toni-vaz/.
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