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Revolutionary choreographer Cunningham dies By Sebastian Smith (AFP) NEW YORK — Merce Cunningham, the legendary New York-based choreographer who revolutionized modern dance, has died at age 90, his foundation said Monday. “It is with great sorrow that we note the passing of Merce Cunningham, who died peacefully in his home last night of natural causes,” the Cunningham Dance Foundation and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company said in a statement. Even wheelchair-bound by the end of his career, Cunningham was still hard at work until shortly before his death. He danced on stage right into his 80s. “Merce was an artistic maverick and the gentlest of geniuses. We have lost a great man and a great artist, but we celebrate his extraordinary life,” said Judith Fishman, who chairs the Cunningham Dance Foundation. During the World War II era, Cunningham partnered with the doyenne of American modern dance, Martha Graham, before striking out on his own and forming his company. It was then, in long
Merce Cunningham, the legendary New York-based choreographer who revolutionized modern dance, has died at age 90, his foundation said Monday. “It is with great sorrow that we note the passing of Merce Cunningham, who died peacefully in his home last night of natural causes,” the Cunningham Dance Foundation and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company said in a statement. Even wheelchair-bound by the end of his career, Cunningham was still hard at work until shortly before his death. He danced on stage right into his 80s. “Merce was an artistic maverick and the gentlest of geniuses. We have lost a great man and a great artist, but we celebrate his extraordinary life,” said Judith Fishman, who chairs the Cunningham Dance Foundation. During the World War II era, Cunningham partnered with the doyenne of American modern dance, Martha Graham, before striking out on his own and forming his company. It was then, in long collaboration with John Cage, an influential Minimalist composer who was also hi
