Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29, Sep, '24

[dotr]

Michaela DePrince: America's trailblazing ballerina dies at 29

A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.

www.bbc.com

''Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who performed with Beyoncé and was seen by many as a trailblazer, has died at the age of 29.
A spokesperson announced her death on her personal Instagram page and in a statement her family said she was an "unforgettable inspiration to everyone who knew her or heard her story".
The cause of death has not been given.
DePrince made a remarkable journey from suffering as an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to numerous accolades in the world of international dance.
Her family said her death had been "sudden", adding: "Michaela touched so many lives across the world, including ours."

 

[dotr]

Jun 21, 2013

 

[LadyL]

Jun 21, 2013

she was absolutely stunning and must've been breathtaking to see perform
RIP Michaela and condolences to her loved ones

 

[Oliverleo]

That's heartbreaking news. Michaela DePrince was an incredible talent and inspiration, with her journey from an orphan in Sierra Leone to international dance stardom. Her sudden death at just 29 is a huge loss to the world of ballet and beyond. She will be remembered for the lives she touched and her trailblazing achievements.

 

[DS2021]

Mother of Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dies Day After Daughter’s Sudden Death at 29: ‘Truly Unimaginably Painful’

The mother of late ballerina Michaela DePrince has died just 24 hours after her daughter’s sudden death on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Elaine DePrince died during a routine procedure ahead of surgery, a family representative said.

people.com

Michaela DePrince Dies Day After Daughter’s Sudden Death at 29: ‘Truly Unimaginably Painful

Elaine “died during a routine procedure in preparation for a surgery," Volinski said, while also noting that although “Michaela died before Elaine,” her mother “did not know of Michaela’s passing at the time of her procedure.

 

[LadyL]

Mother of Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dies Day After Daughter’s Sudden Death at 29: ‘Truly Unimaginably Painful’

The mother of late ballerina Michaela DePrince has died just 24 hours after her daughter’s sudden death on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Elaine DePrince died during a routine procedure ahead of surgery, a family representative said.

people.com

Michaela DePrince Dies Day After Daughter’s Sudden Death at 29: ‘Truly Unimaginably Painful

oh no this poor family