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Michaela DePrince: America's trailblazing ballerina dies at 29

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A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.

Michaela DePrince: America's trailblazing ballerina dies at 29

Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who performed with Beyoncé and was seen by many as a trailblazer, has died at the age of 29.

A spokesperson announced her death on her personal Instagram page and in a statement her family said she was an "unforgettable inspiration to everyone who knew her or heard her story".

The cause of death has not been given.

DePrince made a remarkable journey from suffering as an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to numerous accolades in the world of international dance.

Her family said her death had been "sudden", adding: "Michaela touched so many lives across the world, including ours."

Tributes have been pouring in, including from others in the ballet community.

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