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October 18, 2019

Cuban Ballerina Alicia Alonso, 98, Dies
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The legendary Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso has died at the age of 98.
She was the founder of the internationally renowned National Ballet of
Cuba. Despite being partially blind, Alonso became one of the most
celebrated dancers in the world.