19/04/2025
Norwich, GB 15 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

MAGDA SALEH, aged 79

After being trained with the Bolshoi ballet she became Egypt’s prima ballerina and first decorated woman. She became a doctor, teacher and artistic director.

DAME BERYL GREY, aged 95

A talented young dancer she was making solo appearances as a teenager. Taught by top ballerinas she danced in forbidden places – and fell out with Rudolf Nureyev.