Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died on Saturday in New York at the age of 81.

Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Judith Jamison, celebrated Alvin Ailey dance performer and choreographer, dies at 81

Renowned dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison died Saturday after a brief illness, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announced. She was 81.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer of ‘Power and Radiance,’ Dies at 81

She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting its popularity.

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Transcendent dancer Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Acclaimed dancer become Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director.

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Judith Jamison, dancer & Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 9

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, dies at 81

Entertainment - ABC News - November 9

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Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades

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Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.

Bob Love, Chicago Bulls All-Star, Dies at 81

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Ex-Bulls star Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81.

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Hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent reportedly dies after battle with cancer

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Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81

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Spencer Lawton, the Savannah prosecutor who tried 'Midnight in the Garden' case, dies at 81

The Georgia prosecutor who tried the murder case made famous by the book “Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil” has died

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Bulls legend Bob Love, a three-time NBA All-Star, dies of cancer at 81

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The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one

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Arrest made in murder of exotic dancer whose body was found in burning car in Arizona

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Amazon CEO pledges AI investments will pay off as capital expenditures surge 81%

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured shareholders that the company expects to make money on its generative AI investments.

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Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

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