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Actress, Dancer, Choreographer Ann Reinking Dies At 71

A mainstay in Broadway musicals, her standout turn as Roxie Hart in Chicago in 1977 earned her widespread praise. She reprised the role in 1996 and won a Tony.
The actress, dancer and choreographer is pictured during a performance of <em>Chicago</em> as it became the second longest running show in Broadway history in 2014 in New York City.

Tony-winning legend and dance icon Ann Reinking died on Saturday, family members confirmed to news outlets on Monday. She was 71.

"The world and our family have lost a vibrant, amazing talent and beautiful soul. Ann was the heart of ourby

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