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Diana Adams

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Diana Adams Famous memorial

Birth
Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Death
10 Jan 1993 (aged 66)
San Andreas, Calaveras County, California, USA
Burial
Cremated. Specifically: Diana was cremated and her daughter retained her ashes. Her daughter has since passed and there is no record of where Diana's remains were laid to rest. Add to Map
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Ballerina. She was a leading dancer in the New York City Ballet from 1950 to 1963, and was a favorite of choreographer George Balanchine. She appeared in several motion pictures, including "Knock on Wood". In later years she taught at the School of American Ballet, where she was the Dean.
Ballerina. She was a leading dancer in the New York City Ballet from 1950 to 1963, and was a favorite of choreographer George Balanchine. She appeared in several motion pictures, including "Knock on Wood". In later years she taught at the School of American Ballet, where she was the Dean.

Gravesite Details

According to daughter Georgina's wishes, the ashes of her parents Emily Hardy Green and Ronald Lycan Bates and her own ashes were scattered. Exact location is unknown.



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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: John Sheets
  • Added: Jan 12, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7079645/diana-adams: accessed ), memorial page for Diana Adams (29 Mar 1926–10 Jan 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7079645; Cremated; Maintained by Find a Grave.