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DOROTHY YOUNG, THE LAST surviving stage assistant of illusionist Harry Houdini and an accomplished dancer, has died aged 103.
Young’s death was announced by Drew University, where she was a prominent donor and patron of the arts. Drew spokesman Dave Muha said Young died Sunday at her home at Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
Young joined Houdini’s company as a teenager after attending an open casting call during a family trip to New York.
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During her year with Houdini’s stage show in the mid-1920s, she played the role of “Radio Girl of 1950,” emerging from a large mock-up of a radio and performing a dance routine.
Young went on to become a professional dancer, performing in several movies. She also published a novel inspired by her career.
Google’s doodle today is in honour of Houdini’s 137th birthday.
Thursday 26 December, 2024
Thursday 26 December, 2024
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Houdini's last surviving stage assistant dies
DOROTHY YOUNG, THE LAST surviving stage assistant of illusionist Harry Houdini and an accomplished dancer, has died aged 103.
Young’s death was announced by Drew University, where she was a prominent donor and patron of the arts. Drew spokesman Dave Muha said Young died Sunday at her home at Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
Young joined Houdini’s company as a teenager after attending an open casting call during a family trip to New York.
During her year with Houdini’s stage show in the mid-1920s, she played the role of “Radio Girl of 1950,” emerging from a large mock-up of a radio and performing a dance routine.
Young went on to become a professional dancer, performing in several movies. She also published a novel inspired by her career.
Google’s doodle today is in honour of Houdini’s 137th birthday.
- AP
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