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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release July 29, 1998

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

Hillary and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jerome Robbins. Like so many Americans, our lives were enriched immeasurably by his artistic genius. Through his brilliant choreography, he brought the joy and passion of the human experience to millions, lifting American theatre and dance to new heights. And in the treasury of timeless masterpieces he leaves behind -- from Fancy Free and On the Town to West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof -- his creative spirit will live forever.

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