Dancer Cyd Charisse, 86, danced her way into film history - USATODAY.com


Another great one gone. And so beautiful.

Does anyone remember Brigadoon? It was mentioned in the article. I loved that movie.

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She was a dynamite dancer, for sure - and those ten mile legs were amazing.

I know "Brigadoon" of course (huge old movie fan here!) - but it's not one of my favorites. I feel like they managed to extract every breath of fresh air in the play from it. I find it stodgy and dull. But she and Gene Kelly are glorious dancing together (especially in Heather on the Hill).

My favorite Cyd films are "Singin' in the Rain," "Band Wagon," and "Silk Stockings."

I don't think Hollywood really knew what to do with her. She was very talented - and certainly beautiful - and quite popular - but she actually made very few films. Most of her work was later doing cameo tv appearances.

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Aw ... that's a shame. I'm a bit surprised that I totally missed this/didn't hear about it elsewhere.

Indeed, Singin' in the Rain is an all time classic.

Deepest condolences to her husband and son.

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Thank you saltwn. I hadn't heard of our loss. And the world's. I hope to admire her some more on the other side.

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