The former Paris Opera principal dancer and dance star Patrick Dupond died on Friday at the age of 61 from a "devastating illness".

"Patrick Dupond flew this morning to dance with the stars," said his collaborator Leïla Da Rocha.

The former Paris Opera principal dancer and dance star Patrick Dupond died on Friday at the age of 61 from a "devastating illness".

"Patrick Dupond flew this morning to dance with the stars," said his collaborator Leïla Da Rocha.

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