A look at the career of ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who died aged 29

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a trailblazer and inspiration to many in the ballet world, has died at 29. DePrince went from being an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to performing with Beyoncé. A spokesperson announced her death on her Instagram page on Friday, saying: "Her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and strength.” No cause of death has yet been reported
Trailblazing ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince dies at 29
Michaela Mabinty DePrince: a life in pictures