Get the latest gossip
Legendary New Zealand ballerina who was awarded an MBE for her services to dance dies aged 98
Beloved New Zealand ballerina Rowena Jackson died on Thursday aged 98 at her home in the Gold Coast, from natural causes.
Rowena was later appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1961 for her services to dancing, and was the first ever person to receive the honour in that category. Beloved New Zealand ballerina Rowena Jackson (pictured) died on Thursday aged 98 at her home in the Gold Coast from natural causes 'As her dance fans in New Zealand and on the Gold Coast would attest, we were fortunate to have Rowena's artistry grace our international stages.'
Or read this on Daily Mail