Bené Arnold, the first ballet mistress for Ballet West and influential figure in the University of Utah's ballet program, has passed away at the age of 88. Known as a pioneer of dance in Utah, she influenced the lives of many dancers. Nancy Bell Evans, the former first lady of Washington state and wife of three-term governor Dan Evans, has also passed away at the age of 90. She was recognized for her dedication to public service, community, and the arts. Angela Baker, known for her advocacy for metastatic breast cancer, has also passed away, leaving a lasting impact on the fight against the disease.
Bené Arnold, a dance pioneer and the woman who served as the first ballet mistress for Ballet West died on January 25, 2024. She was 88. Read more: https://t.co/rTolz8z0qP
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Angela Baker. Her radiant smile and compelling advocacy for #MBC resonate through Count Me In's awareness materials - a testament to her commitment to change the future of this disease. May we all be sure to dance in her honor. https://t.co/OOpxwSauIv
Evans was the wife of three-term Washington Gov. Dan Evans. She was involved in several civic and philanthropic endeavors. https://t.co/fHOjhvKheB
Nancy Evans, Washington's former first lady and wife of three-term governor Dan Evans, has died. She was 90. https://t.co/3ZYpb9kzfW
Trudi and I send our deepest condolences to the Evans family, and are grateful for Nancy’s dedication and years of service to the Evergreen State. https://t.co/PTtNdmGiLM
On Friday, Washingtonians lost a beacon of community, philanthropy, and the arts with the passing of former First Lady Nancy Evans. Her dedication to public service has left an indelible mark on our state. https://t.co/jE8uYPHwg9
Nancy Bell Evans — the "First-Rate First Lady" of Washington state — died Friday after battling breast cancer. https://t.co/oUOfpX2Zht
Bené Arnold is recognized as one of Utah's women pioneers of dance, influencing the lives of hundreds of dancers through Ballet West's history and the University of Utah's dance program, according to Ballet West. https://t.co/LvGYxFSjPz
Legendary Utah ballerina and dance teacher dies at 88 https://t.co/4egjUbb6Wm
ADIEU BENÉ - Ballet West is mourning the passing of Bené Arnold, the dance company's first ballet mistress who also helped shape the University of Utah's ballet program, among many other accomplishments. https://t.co/oDVnDuO4Va