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Secular Pinoy · 08-10-2003, 09:44 PM

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LOS ANGELES - Gregory Hines, the greatest tap dancer of his generation who transcended the stage with a successful screen career that included starring roles in "White Nights" and "The Cotton Club," has died at 57.

Hines died of cancer Saturday in Los Angeles, publicist Allen Eichhorn said Sunday.

With his smooth, solo tap style reminiscent of Fred Astaire, Hines became internationally known at a young age as part of a jazz tap duo with his brother, Maurice. He won a 1992 Tony Award for the musical "Jelly's Last Jam."

Secular Elation · 08-10-2003, 10:39 PM

What a shame. I was never able to see much of his work, but he once guest starred in Law & Order, and he was superb.

openeyes · 08-10-2003, 10:53 PM

I always liked him in "The Cotton Club".

Majestyk · 08-11-2003, 12:41 AM

The man could tap. To his memory.

RED DAVE · 08-11-2003, 12:48 AM

What a loss!

RED DAVE

Normus · 08-11-2003, 10:56 PM

I think his death was a major loss to the film and TV industry. Also very good performances in Renaissance man, and although i see a bit more of him then i like, least in one scene and any mel brooks fan should know what im talking about, good performance in History of the World Part 1

Opera Nut · 08-13-2003, 01:13 PM

I know very little about dancing, but I loved him and Baryshnikov in "White Nights".

Cool.

Sakpo · 08-13-2003, 02:33 PM

He was a great dancer, and the world is worse off without him.

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08-10-2003, 10:39 PM	#2
Secular Elation Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: California Posts: 6,196	What a shame. I was never able to see much of his work, but he once guest starred in Law & Order, and he was superb.

08-10-2003, 10:53 PM	#3
openeyes Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,215	I always liked him in "The Cotton Club".

08-11-2003, 12:41 AM	#4
Majestyk Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 2,846	The man could tap. To his memory.

08-11-2003, 12:48 AM	#5
RED DAVE Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 10,532	What a loss! RED DAVE

08-11-2003, 10:56 PM	#6
Normus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: U.S. Posts: 32	I think his death was a major loss to the film and TV industry. Also very good performances in Renaissance man, and although i see a bit more of him then i like, least in one scene and any mel brooks fan should know what im talking about, good performance in History of the World Part 1

08-13-2003, 01:13 PM	#7
Opera Nut Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,671	I know very little about dancing, but I loved him and Baryshnikov in "White Nights". Cool.

08-13-2003, 02:33 PM	#8
Sakpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Pacific Northwest (illegally occupied indigenous l Posts: 7,716	He was a great dancer, and the world is worse off without him.

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