Ann Reinking: Broadway actress and dancer dies aged 71

Ann Reinking, the US Broadway actress, dancer and Tony Award-winning choreographer, has died aged 71.

Reinking portrayed Roxie Hart in the hit crime musical, Chicago, in 1977.

The news of her death was confirmed by her sister-in-law Dahrla King on Monday.

“The world and our family have lost a vibrant, amazing talent and beautiful soul. Ann was the heart of our family and the life of the party,” her family said in a statement.

“We will miss her more than we can say,” they added. “Heaven has the best choreographer available now.

“I’m sure they are dancing up a storm up there!”

The cause of Reinking’s death has not yet been confirmed.

Source: BBC