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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 9:45 am
Her character Maude was the first glimpse I had of a modern woman. Up to that point, women were in more traditional roles. I saw in a Maude a strong woman who stood up for her beliefs.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, April 27, 2009 - 9:47 am
Maude truly altered my thinking about many subjects. It was truly groundbreaking. Bea was a master of wit and timing. She will be missed.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 7:18 am
Ekaterina Maximova, the famed Bolshoi ballerina, has died unexpectedly at the age of 70. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, fellow Bolshoi principal dancer Vladimir Vasiliev. Here is a Youtube of probably their most famous performance, Spartacus. Here is her Giselle pas with partner Gordeev.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 8:35 am
I have never heard of her, but I did watch the videos. There was another on the page with Giselle called Slavac Dance which showed close-ups of her face. What a beautiful talent. Thank you, GAL for drawing this to our attention.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 4:21 pm
She was certainly a lovely artist, OG. She and Vasiliev danced up until the late '80's, and then she became a highly-respected teacher in the Bolshoi system. I was very surprised to hear of her death. She and her husband were both very important to the development of modern ballet sensibilities.
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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 6:25 pm
She was a wonderful dancer!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 8:27 am
Danny Gans, 52, a longtime Las Vegas entertainer, was found dead in his home this morning. He was Vegas icon and will greatly missed. http://www.dannygans.com/
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 8:40 am
OMG!!! i have seen him, he is wonderful!!!!
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 8:53 am
Wow! I must be upset...I missed a few words. He was a Vegas icon and will be greatly missed. Texannie, you were so fortunate!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 9:05 am
i told my huband and he is just as stunned as i am!! he's so young!!!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 9:19 am
We never saw him, but as soon as you said his name, Kstme, I knew who you were talking about. His name and face are everywhere in Vegas. I never would have guessed he was 52.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 9:38 am
Is there a photo, I couldn't open the link.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 9:55 am
Dipo, not sure if this will work or not. If not, try googling. A lot of info there. http://www.mercurynews.com/portlet/article/html/render_gallery.jsp?articleId=12271662&siteId=568&startImage=1 Yeah, he was truly one of the 'nice guys'!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 10:33 am
Youtube of Danny Gans - click here
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 10:35 am
short video, danny gans performance: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b121686_vegas_institution_danny_gans_dies.html
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 10:37 am
lol mame we posted same video.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 10:52 am
Cool, Abby! Really sad about him passing so young tho, eh? He really was a Vegas Icon. Didn't see him when were were there, but his picture was EVERYWHERE.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 1:45 pm
I have seen him. He was good, but I think highly overrated. It is a shame, he was a young man. He was the King of Vegas
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 2:15 pm
I never heard of him, but I recognize the face, probably from advertising in Vegas. WAY too young.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 2:30 pm
The older brother of American Idol champ David Cook has lost his battle with brain cancer, according to the singer's official website. Adam Cook, 36, a lawyer, died early Sunday morning after an 11-year struggle with the disease, which had spread to his spine. He leaves behind his wife, Kendra, and their children. David made the announcement Sunday morning at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K run/walk in Washington, D.C. benefiting finding a cure for brain cancer. The "Light On" rocker was the event's honorary chairman and his team raised more the $97,000 for the cause. The brothers had one of AI's most memorable, tear-worthy moments ever, when Adam sat in the audience in April 2008 and watched David perform his rendition of Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby." Residents of their hometown in Terre Haute, Indiana, raised $45,000 so that Adam could be flown in with the proper medical care.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 2:34 pm
Oh that's terribly sad. My thoughts go out to him. He announced it yesterday at the Race for the Cure event in Washington - - - > > > youtube And then he ran the race.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 2:51 pm
I'm so sorry for Adam, David and the rest of their family and friends. That is a sad loss.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 4:54 pm

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 5:06 pm
I just watched the youtube video and it's just too sad but how amazing that he still went out there and followed through.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 5:18 pm
That is so sad. David was so classy in trying to keep the brother's condition out of the headlines. Keeping it private. He succeeded too. You have to respect that.
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