Dancers who died on May 18

Take a focused look at the dancers who passed away on May 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1995 Alexander Godunov

  Alexander Godunov was a renowned Russian-American ballet dancer and film actor, famous for his work with the Bolshoi Ballet and his roles in Hollywood films after defecting from the Soviet Union. [bio]