Dancers who died on September 28

Take a focused look at the dancers who passed away on September 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1986 Robert Helpmann

  Sir Robert Helpmann was an acclaimed Australian dancer, actor, choreographer, and director. He is renowned for his influential career in ballet and theatre, notably as a principal artist and director of The Royal Ballet in London and for his iconic role as the Child Catcher in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' [bio]