Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a trailblazing ballerina from Sierra Leone who was featured in Beyonce's 'Lemonade,' has died at age 29, according to a post on her Instagram from her spokesperson.
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a trailblazing ballerina from Sierra Leone who was featured in Beyonce's 'Lemonade,' has died at age 29, according to a post on her Instagram from her spokesperson. No cause of death has been reported. 'Her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and strength. Her unwavering commitment to her art, her humanitarian efforts, and her courage in overcoming unimaginable challenges will forever inspire us,' the post stated.
She wrote a memoir titled 'Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina,' and a follow-up book, 'Ballet Dreams,' sharing her story of resilience as an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone adopted by a couple in the U.S. at a young age. A biopic based on her memoir was set to be directed by Madonna, multiple outlets reported in 2018. She rose to fame after starring in the documentary 'First Position' in 2011, which followed her and other young ballet dancers.
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