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Michaela DePrince, a Ballerina for the Boston Ballet, Dies at 29

Michaela DePrince's family and Boston Ballet issued statements following the 29-year-old ballerina's sudden death.

"Her unwavering commitment to her art, her humanitarian efforts, and her courage in overcoming unimaginable challenges will forever inspire us," remembering the dancer as someone who "stood as a beacon of hope for many, showing that no matter the obstacles, beauty and greatness can rise from the darkest of places." "From the very beginning of our story back in Africa, sleeping on a shared mat in the orphanage, Michaela (Mabinty) and I used to make up our own musical theater plays and act them out." "When we got adopted, our parents quickly poured into our dreams and arose the beautiful, gracefully strong ballerina that so many of you knew her as today," Mia shared, calling her sister "an inspiration."

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