Renowned Tap Dancer Maurice Hines Jr. Dies at 80

Hines, Famous for His Performances with Brother Gregory, Passed Away in New Jersey

Maurice Hines Jr., renowned tap dancer, actor, and choreographer, has died at the age of 80.
Hines, along with his younger brother Gregory, gained fame as a tap dancing duo, performing on Broadway, in clubs, on television, and in films.
The brothers last performed together in Francis Ford Coppola's movie 'The Cotton Club' in 1984, after which they became estranged for many years but ultimately reconciled following the death of their mother.
Hines was nominated for a Tony award in 1986 for his role in the musical 'Uptown ...It's Hot.'
He passed away while residing at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, N.J.