Ballerina Michaela DePrince, dancer in Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ music video, dead at 29

Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who performed in Beyoncé’s 2016 “Freedom” music video, has died at age 29.

“Her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and strength,” a post shared to her official Instagram page on Friday read.

“Her unwavering commitment to her art, her humanitarian efforts, and her courage in overcoming unimaginable challenges will forever inspire us.”

Ballerina Michaela DePrince has died at age 29, her team announced on Friday with the above photo. michaeladeprince/Instagram “Her unwavering commitment to her art, her humanitarian efforts, and her courage in overcoming unimaginable challenges will forever inspire us,” her death announcement post read. Jason Kempin

The death announcement also praised the dancer as a “beacon of hope for many, showing that no matter the obstacles, beauty and greatness can rise from the darkest of places.”

DePrince’s cause of death has not been revealed.

Her rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

In addition to being a phenomenal dancer, she has an inspiring story of resilience and determination.

DePrince was 29 years old when she died. michaeladeprince/Instagram Her cause of death remains unknown. Getty Images

She was orphaned as a child after her father was murdered in Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war and her mom died of a fever, she told Glamour in 2015.

She lived with 26 other orphans before being adopted and moving to the US.

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