The Seattle native was the muse of late choreographer Bob Fosse and collaborator
Reinking was visiting family in Washington state when she died in her sleep, her sister-in-law Dahrla King told Variety
She is best known for portraying Roxie Hart in 1977 s Broadway production of Chicago replacing Gwen Verdon and also reprised the role in the 1996 revival
Reinking in the 1996 revival of Chicago played Roxie and also was the choreographer and won the Tony Award for Best Choreography
She also was the co-creator, co-director and co-choreographer of the Fosse musical that opened on Broadway in 1999 and showcased choreography of the late Fosse who had a romantic relationship with his muse Reinking
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