Erik Bruhn
Erik Bruhn (born October 3, 1928 in Copenhagen , Denmark as Belton Evers , † April 1, 1986 in Toronto ) was one of the most important ballet dancers of his time. For years he was the partner of the Russian ballet star Rudolf Nureyev .
From 1967 to 1972 Bruhn was the director of the Royal Swedish Ballet. From 1983 he was Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada .
Erik Bruhn died at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 57. His death is seen in connection with lung cancer, but according to Pierre-Henri Verlhac he could also have died of AIDS. He is buried in an anonymous grave in the Mariebjerg cemetery in Gentofte, a suburb of Copenhagen.
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| SURNAME | Bruhn, Erik |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Evers, Belton (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish ballet dancer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 3, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Copenhagen , Denmark |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 1, 1986 |
| Place of death | Toronto , Canada |