A spokesperson announced her death on her personal Instagram page and in a statement her family said she was an "unforgettable inspiration to everyone who knew her or heard her story". The cause of death has not been given. DePrince made a remarkable journey from suffering as an orphan in war-torn... read full story
"Despite being told the 'world wasn't ready for black ballerinas' or that 'black ballerinas weren't worth investing in,' she remained determined, focused, and began making big strides,"