Lynn Seymour Obituary – Cause of Death: ‘The most original ballerina in Royal Ballet history,’ Lynn Seymour dies on eve of her 84th birthday.
“Seymour was a beautiful, exquisite, dramatic ballerina who inspired so many.”
An online obituary on Wednesday, March 9, 2023, announced the passing of Lynn Seymour who died on the eve of her 84th birthday. Her cause of death was not disclosed.
Lynn was born in Alberta, Canada, in 1939, Seymour studied under Nicholas Svetlanov before being awarded a scholarship at the age of 15 to attend Sadler’s Wells (later The Royal) Ballet School in London. She joined the Covent Garden Opera Ballet in 1956, before dancing with The Royal Ballet Touring Company where she was made a Soloist.
“She was known for her astonishing dramatic gifts and her unmatched ability to convey a role and invite an audience in to feel a performance at the deepest level. Her astounding artistry sets a shining example for young dancers at the School, and I know countless generations will continue to look to her as a true inspiration. We are privileged to honour her annually with our Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance,” The Royal Ballet School Artistic Director & CEO, Christopher Powney said in a statement shared via a social media post.
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