Ann Reinking, Tony Winner and Star of Broadway’s ‘Chicago,’ Dies at 71
Legendary dancer and choreographer was longtime protégée of Bob FosseDiane Haithman | December 14, 2020 @ 4:42 PM
Last Updated: December 14, 2020 @ 6:10 PM
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Ann Reinking, dancer, actor, choreographer, protégée of Bob Fosse and Tony-winner for choreography for the 1996 revival of “Chicago,” has died at age 71.
“The lights on Broadway are forever more dim this morning and there is one less star in the sky,” dancer and choreographer Christopher Dean, who teaches Reinking’s niece, announced the news on Facebook. “The good news is that heaven has the very best choreographer on earth now. Thank you Ann for having the most profound impact on my career. We are even more blessed by the entire Reinking family who have welcomed us in and been a huge part of our lives this past year. The world will miss Ann so much!! The angels are all singing ‘We got Annie!!'”