Choreographer of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Nine," and "My Favorite Year" dead at 57

Thommie Walsh died Saturday, June 16, after a long battle with lymphoma. Walsh enrolled at the Irma Baker School of Dance when he was five years old. He made his Broadway debut in 1973 dancing in the chorus of the musical "Seesaw." The show also featured Tommy Tune, with whom he'd collaborate on numerous occasions. Walsh created the role of Bobby in hit musical "A Chorus Line" in 1975. Walsh and Tune co-choreographed "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" in 1978 and won Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards for their work in 1980's "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine." The pair also worked together on "Nine," and "My One and Only" which starred Tune and Twiggy. Walsh's résumé also includes staging for "The 1940s Radio Hour" (1979), "Do Patent Leather Shoes Reflect Up?" (1982) and "My Favorite Year" (1992). Walsh was 57.

sources: Yahoo! News, thommiewalsh.com