Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Cyd Charisse, R. I. P.

AFP: Cyd Charisse, last great Hollywood dancer, dead at 87: "LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Dancer and actress Cyd Charisse, whose legs were insured for a million dollars in the heyday of the Hollywood musical, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, her agent said. She was 87.

Scott Stander said Charisse, a regular partner of legends Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, suffered a heart attack at her home and 'never recovered.' She died at 12.15 am (0715 GMT)."

Thanks to Cap'n Bob for the link.

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