#MauriceHines, tap dancer, choreographer and older brother of #GregoryHines, has died at 80. The two starred on tour with their father, Maurice. Sr as "Hines, Hines & Dad". Also performed on Broadway in the musical, "Sophisticated Ladies", and the Francis Ford Coppola film, “The Cotton Club".

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Maurice Hines Dead: Tap Dancer in 'The Cotton Club' Dies at 80

Maurice Hines, a dancer and choreographer who starred with his brother Gregory Hines in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club," died Friday.

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Hines was the first African American to direct the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular in 1990, and he and his younger brother Gregory appeared in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club" playing a tap dancing act inspired by the Nicholas Brothers.
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Maurice Hines Dead: Tap Dancer in 'The Cotton Club' Dies at 80

Maurice Hines, a dancer and choreographer who starred with his brother Gregory Hines in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club," died Friday.

Variety
Maurice Hines Dies: Tap Dancing Star Of Stage, TV, Film Was 80

Maurice Hines, who tap danced his way to a Tony nomination during a long stage career and was a frequent TV guest, has died at the age of 80, according to reports from friends and family. Hines beg…

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