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Ann Reinking Remembered by Broadway Stars Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More: ‘A Beautiful Soul and Talent’
Tributes poured in from famous fans after the Tony-winning dancer and actress’ sudden deathAndrea Towers | December 14, 2020 @ 7:47 PM Last Updated: December 14, 2020 @ 7:48 PM
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Broadway legend and Bob Fosse protégée Ann Reinking’s passing on Monday set off a flood of tributes from the theater community and famous fans who loved her work. It didn’t take long for stars like Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and Billy Eichner to share their warm memories and express their sadness.
“I’m beyond words to hear of the sudden passing of my dear friend #AnnReinking,” tweeted Rivera, who, like Reinking, was a master of the Fosse dance style. “Such a beautiful soul and talent. We met during the original Chicago & were close friends to this day. I so loved sharing the stage with her. Her spirit & #RazzleDazzle are w me a