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Transcript: Dancing Legend Gene Kelly Dies at the Age of 83
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- NPR All Things Considered
- Article date:
- February 2, 1996
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Kelly was known for his athletic style of dancing, but also was a successful
director, actor and producer. His favorite production was "On the
Town" because it broke new ground by being filmed on location.
ROBET SIEGEL, Host: This is All Things Considered. I'm Robert Siegel.
LINDA WERTHEIMER, Host: And I'm Linda Wertheimer.
With athletic grace and Irish charm, Gene Kelly brought his brand
of dance to millions of movie lovers. Now Gene Kelly has died. He
was 83 years old. He died in his sleep early today. He'd suffered
a series of strokes not long ago.
Dean Olsher has this appreciation of singer, dancer and actor
Gene Kelly. ...