Michaela DePrince's heartbroken team announced her passing on Instagram as they paid tribute to the young star.
Michaela DePrince's heartbroken team announced her passing on Instagram as they paid tribute to the young star. They said: "With pain in our hearts, we share the loss of star ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, whose artistry touched countless hearts and whose spirit inspired many, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ballet, and beyond."
The dancer first gained recognition on the programme First Position. It followed Michaela and other young dancers as they prepared for the Youth America Grand Prix dance competition. Michaela shared her inspiring story of escaping systemic violence in Sierra Leone, Africa to become a world-class dancer. She was born in Mabinty Mangura and grew up in an orphanage.
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