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Virginia McLaurin, who danced with the Obamas, dies at 113

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Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced with excitement during a 2016 visit with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, has died. She was 113. Her son, Felipe Cardoso Jr., said that McLaurin died Monday.

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  1. The Guardian

    Virginia McLaurin, who danced with Obamas as centenarian, dies at 113 (opens The Guardian)

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    Washington woman visited White House in 2016 aged 106, and danced with president and first lady in clip that went viral

  2. KOB 4

    Virginia McLaurin, who danced with the Obamas, dies at 113 (opens KOB 4)

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    Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced with excitement during a 2016 visit with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, has died. She was 113. Her son, Felipe Cardoso Jr., said that McLaurin died Monday.

  3. CBS News

    Virginia McLaurin, centenarian who danced with the Obamas, dies at 113 (opens CBS News)

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    A video of Virginia McLaurin meeting the former first couple and breaking out into a dance went viral in 2016.

  4. NPR

    The woman whose dance with the Obamas went viral dies at 113 (opens NPR)

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    The centenarian woman who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died, her son announced.

  5. Black Enterprise

    DC's Famous Centenarian, Virginia McLaurin, Who Danced With the Obamas, Dies at 113 (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who joyfully danced with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died.

  6. Fox News

    Woman who famously danced with Obamas at White House dies at age 113 (opens Fox News)

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    The centenarian who went viral for dancing with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2016 during a Black History Month event at the White House has died at the age of 113.

  7. NBC News

    Virginia McLaurin, who famously danced with the Obamas in White House visit, dies at 113 (opens NBC News)

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    “Rest in peace, Virginia,” the Obamas wrote on Twitter. “We know you’re up there dancing.”

  8. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Virginia McLaurin, woman who became famous after dancing with Obamas, dies at 113 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Chandelis Duster, CNN Virginia McLaurin, who garnered national fame for her dance with then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in 2016, has died. She was 113. Her death was confirmed by her son Felipe Cardoso, who told CNN she died Monday morning.

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