Dancers who died on July 29

Take a focused look at the dancers who passed away on July 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 Jerome Robbins

  Jerome Robbins was an American choreographer, director, dancer, and theater producer who was noted for his work in ballet, on Broadway, and in film. He is widely recognized for his direction and choreography of musicals such as 'West Side Story', 'Fiddler on the Roof', and 'The King and I'. Robbins won multiple Tony and Academy Awards during his career. [bio]