27/04/2026
Norwich, GB 6 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

ALLA OSIPENKO, aged 92

A great ballerina, she challenged the authority of the Soviet Union and was subsequently ostracised. She was a dancing partner of both Nureyev and Baryshnikov.

PATRICIA RUANNE, aged 77

She had exceptional dancing skills and became a Prima Ballerina at a young age. She worked closely with Nureyev and became a celebrated ballet teacher.

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.