Ann Rinking, Broadway star who played Roxy Hart in ‘Chicago’, dies at 71


Rinking died in his sleep at a Seattle hotel on Saturday, his sister-in-law, Daherla King, told The New York Times. The cause of death is not yet known, NYT reported.
In a statement to Variety, the family mourned the loss of her “beautiful soul.”

“The world and our family have lost a dynamic, wonderful talent and a beautiful soul. Ann was the life of our family and party,” the statement said. “When she fell asleep and never woke up she used to visit our brother in Washington state. We’ll miss her more than we can say. The best choreographers in heaven are available now. I’m sure they’re dancing a hurricane there! Annie!” , We will always love you and miss you !!! “

Ann does the rinking, on the left "Chicago" In 1996
According to her bio on IMDB, born in Seattle in 1949, Ricking became known for her dancing at the New York City Broadway Show.

After her film debut in the 1978 film “Movie Movie”, she went on to star in the Bob Foss biopic “All That Jazz”, which won several Scor nominations.

After Rinking, Jody played Huston’s “No” in 1982 as Grace Farrell, Daddy Warbucks’ secretary.

    Ann Rinking also does oses for Best Choreography for the show with her Tony Award "Chicago" During the 1997 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

After Mickey’s role in the 1984 comedy “Mickey + Maude”, Ricking took a break from acting and never returned to the silver screen.

Instead, she performed on television and stage, returning to the big Broadway in 1990 as Roxy Hart in “Chicago”, which earned her a Tony Award for Best Choreography.

According to Playbill.com, Rinking received several other Tony nominations for his performances in “Fose,” “Densin,” and “Goodtime Charlie.”

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