Actor and dancer Gregory Hines has died of cancer

[RetroLounge]

http://www.cnn.com/

Breaking Story at top of the page, no link yet.

[wndycty]

1. Very sad. . .

. . .I did not know he had cancer.

[salin]

5. Very sad indeed

I really enjoyed him, a fine multitalented performer.

While its campy (and a bit coldwarish) I wonder if one can still find a copy of the old movie White Knights. Think I will call around to the video stores and library.

[1monster]

11. I still have a copy of that....

Haven't watched it in years. I think I'll take it out and dust it off to show my son today...

[salin]

16. A clip I found from the movie

http://www.ues.gseis.ucla.edu/curriculum/Room1and2/Curriculum/arts/dance/dancemovies/baryshnikovhines.html

clips both of Baryshnikov and Hines dancing.

Just watched it... *sigh* how sad.

But may I add, what a pair of talented and incredibly attractive men.

[lumpy]

22. Excellent movie, White Nights

It was on TV a couple of years ago. One of my favorites.

[Wonder]

14. good movie

that ballet master... meets up with the hoofer... I was a professional dancer... studied ballet since a child... did even do the broadway tour circuit for about a decade... Hines was a talent that is for sure... liked him very much... oh well... that's life.

[JitterbugPerfume]

2. sad news

anothe stellar talent gone forever



a great dancer

[jamesinca]

3. Wow, I did not even know he was sick

Another incredible loss

[noiretextatique]

27. me neither...just saw this on yahoo

rip, gregory.

[JNelson6563]

4. a truly talanted

soul, very sad news indeed!!

Julie

[Sheet22]

6. Again with quiet grace and dignity...

Gregory Hines dances through our minds, even if it is at this a very unexpectedly sad time for those of us who loved his many talents.

[catzies]

7. I just heard on NPR and it was a shock.

Didn't know he was sick. I thought he was great. May he rest in peace.

[Nlighten1]

8. OMG

Rest in peace Gregory... ;(

[susu369]

9. Oh no, no, no

I admired him so much. Sad.

[Lurking Dem]

10. I am totally bummed.

He was one of my all time favorite dancers/actors.

[CatWoman]

12. MSNBC has a link

http://www.msnbc.com/news/950595.asp?0cm=c10

[Wonder]

13. aww man I am sorry to hear this

I don't follow the hollywood news (not anymore anyway). I did not even know he was battling cancer... wow... I always liked hines... talented man.

[MaineDem]

15. Sad indeed

I didn't know he was ill, either. He'll be missed.

Wasn't he just on WIll and Grace not too long ago?

[kimchi]

17. Very sad.

One of my very favorite entertainers.

[ninkasi]

18. So very sad...

he was so talented, and one of my very favorites. A lot of people are going to miss him.

[qanda]

19. Wow, what a shock!

I had no idea the man was even sick. Truly sad indeed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[Festivito]

20. He was so much fun and had surprisingly many talents.

He somehow made life feel better for all of us.

[VolcanoJen]

21. R.I.P. Mr. Hines!

:-(

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

23. :(

That really sucks. He was a great guy.

[Desertrose]

24. Damn

I (like almost everyone else on the thread) had no idea he was sick either.

Another great talent gone. he will be missed.

[Astarho]

25. Good bye, Gregory

a great actor and great dancer. I didn't knw he was sick either.

[Kahuna]

26. Man! I watched Hines, Hines, and Dad on the Clay Cole Show ...

in the 60s (when I was a small child I might add). I always had a huge crush on him. Rest in peace, Dear Gregory. You will be missed.

[Skittles]

28. I am sorry to hear this

a great talent and he also seemed like one of the more likeable celebritites.