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Gregory Hines
Born: 1946-02-14 - Died: 2003-08-09Cause of Death: Liver Cancer
Death Summary: Hines was only 57 years old when liver cancer took his life at his home in Los Angeles, California.
When he died, he was engaged to be married to a bodybuilder named Negrita Jayde.
His idol Sammy Davis Jr. also died of cancer, though his was of the throat.
Who was Gregory Hines : Gregory Hines had a variety of talents. He was probably best known as an actor, but he was also a singer, a tap dancer, and a choreographer.
He even displayed his tap dancing talent in the film Tap, in which he acted.
Other films that he is remembered for are Running Scared, Eve of Destruction, A Rage in Harlem, Waiting to Exhale, and Renaissance Man. He also had a part in Jim Henson's The Muppets Take Manhattan.
Hines won numerous awards for his talents and was nominated for many more.
When he died, he was engaged to be married to a bodybuilder named Negrita Jayde.
His idol Sammy Davis Jr. also died of cancer, though his was of the throat.
Who was Gregory Hines : Gregory Hines had a variety of talents. He was probably best known as an actor, but he was also a singer, a tap dancer, and a choreographer.
He even displayed his tap dancing talent in the film Tap, in which he acted.
Other films that he is remembered for are Running Scared, Eve of Destruction, A Rage in Harlem, Waiting to Exhale, and Renaissance Man. He also had a part in Jim Henson's The Muppets Take Manhattan.
Hines won numerous awards for his talents and was nominated for many more.
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Gregory,
I miss your smile and your great talent. You were one of a kind. God Bless you in heaven.
As we past 5 years since you’ve passed on, I am glad to have been able to witness the greatness that was you man. Please say hello to Luther, what a talent show God has
I so enjoyed his performance in White Nights with Mikael Barishnakov. He was sooo smooth in the rehearsal hall scene. It was the reason I watched the movie over and over. And, at Sammy Davis, Jr’s birthday show, he and the Grand Tapper danced together….what a treat. He was so right to kneel and kiss Sammy’s feet. But, he was really close to the perfection of any tap dancer I’ve seen.
YOUR SONG WITH LUTHER VANDROSS WILL BE CHERISHED FOREVER - WHAT A DUO!!!!!!!
I just found out Gregory passed away and I surely feel sad. I remember him in a Merv Brook movie dancing and acting as a slave in ancient Rome… many of us will surely miss him, God rest his soul.
Thank you entertaining us with your great talent Rest in peace….
I miss watching Gregory Hines, he was a Great Talent, & although I never met him, he was a real decent man to watch, I 1st saw him & his older brother on; “Sesame Street”, I’m sorry he’s gone, yet he left behind a decent legacy, & his children & grandchildren are part of that legacy.
tap was a good movie
Gregory was a true role model for others to emulate. He will be sorely missed for his grace as a actor, dancer, and humanitarian. His legacy lives in those who witnessed his talent. Rest in peace my friend..and may God bless your family!
Tommy Brown
REST IN PEACE, you were a great actor. god wanted you sooner then expected.. sleep tight, you are missed. love a long time fan..
thank you
Didn’t like some of his films but he was one of the best and talented tap dancers in the industry. A shame to loose him at the prime of his career. Rest in peace.
talented tap dancer, loved him with billy crystal and he was great in that russian movie white nights. deeply missed.
I just watched White Nights and couldn’t remember what he died of so I looked it up. What a talented man he was & he is missed by all.
What a beautiful human! You are a legend my friend. In my mind I play over and over the duet you did with Luther Vandross “Nothing Better Than Love”…what a timeless piece. You are forever in my heart.
Marvelous talent, and smooth…Man, so smooth!
You were the best. I really miss you. Tap is one of my favorite movies. You were awesome in it and White Knights. I’m sorry you had to leave this world so soon.
im yout greatest fan, though far away in Nigeria, I had admired your talent, especialy your duet song with luther vandross. May your soul rest in perfect peace. amen
There are some public people that project an inner goodness of spirit. I got that feeling from Mr. Hines. I was deeply saddened at his passing. I just watched Waiting to Exhale, again, and found myself grieving his loss. God bless him and those he left behind.
we’ll i remember him in waiting to exhale.
he was the neighbor and he loved to stare at gloria’s butt.that was so cute.then i remember when him amd tyric both needed cheese on their samdwich!!!!
Gregory was a fabulous dancer and great singer, i think of him often i think i will never forget such a great person he will always live in my heart and mind
I still miss you..
Your acting was great, but I will miss seeing you dance. You were the BEST.
Rest In Peace, Gregory Hines…..your talent will live forever.
my husband and i will miss your talent.
You had me from your SNL performance with Eubie Blake. That voice . . .shoulda been a recording artist as well as showcasing your acting & dancing talents. You are missed.
We miss you Gregory Hines. God rest your soul.
I spent this early morning in your company. Your talent was immense and magical. Thanks for sharing. You continue to be uplifting for many of us.
Still loved and missed. May the heavenly host receive at least half the joy you brought to us
A great talent that he shared with us, never to be forgotten. The “GREAT” Gregory Hines… You will live forever in our minds.
you are missed! a lot!
Over 6 years now since your passing…you are still and always will be here with us in spirit though. You are my favorite and have always felt a connection to you. I know you are taping in the heavens above!!!
Gregory we grew up together Imade it my business to see everything you were in. I will miss you forever.
he was so very loved and will be missed houston texas
He was a wonderful actor. His role on “Will and Grace” was terrific. And could he tap dance! I do miss seeing him on tv and in the movies.
I am watching white nights as i am writing this. I loved him in Tap - what a wonderful dancer and seems like he was a wonderful human being. I have always admired him.
Was just watching the Preachers wife and was thinking i wish he was still here. He was a wonderful actor. He is defintely one of the actors I would of like to met.
Talking about an all around Giant.. Gregory Hines was one of a kind. Dancer,Actor, and what I loved the most was a him having that smooth,sexy and profound sound. I truly miss him….
Sure miss your great dancing. Whenever someone mentions tap, I alway think of you in White Nights. There will never be another of your stature.
Thanks for the memories.
I can’t take it that u are gone, my heart beat very fast when I’m seeing the video of u and Luther, I wish God can wake u up for me for the last time.
I never knew you, but i look up to all that you have done
I miss you, from Evergreen, AL
GREGORY HINES WILL FOREVER BE MISSED. I NEVER SEEN HIM IN PERSON BUT HE WILL BE MISSED FOREVER GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
You were a great actor & person.
Best Wishes. In Canada you wil be missed!!
Gregory,
You were an incredible individual with a myriad of talents. You are and will continue to be missed. Thank God for blessing us with you.
I miss you immensely
Greg man, that song with you and Luther…killer…your many talents…killer…i still miss you bro…hope we reconvene singing together before the throne room…can’t wait to hear you tap again-peace my bro…
The day I heard you had moved on to a better place, I was heart broken, your album and your song with Luther took me through some difficult moments as a youth in South Africa…listening to your songs made me feel at peace and anything was possible…your dearly missed, I love you brother..