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Virginia McLaurin, who went viral dancing with the Obamas, dies at 113

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Virginia McLaurin, who went viral for spontaneously dancing with former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 Black History Month celebration, died on Monday. She was 113 years old.

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BBC News

Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Virginia McLaurin, who danced with Obamas as centenarian, dies at 113

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

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Virginia McLaurin, woman who captured hearts dancing with Obamas, dies aged 113

Heartwarming video went viral in 2016 when the 106-year-old Black woman excitedly danced with the couple and shared her amazement that she had lived to see a Black president and first lady

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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

OLNEY, Md. (AP) — Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died. She was 113. McLaurin's son, Felipe Cardoso Jr., said Tuesday that she died early Monday at her home in Olney, Maryland.

1 year ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

113-year-old woman - was 3 when Titanic sank - dies. Watch her dance with Obama

Virginia McLaurin was three years old when the Titanic sank, 36 when World War II ended, 55 when the Civil Rights Act was signed, 59 when Dr King was assassinated, 80 when the Berlin Wall fell, 99 when the United States elected its first Black president.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Virginia McLaurin, woman who became famous after dancing with Obamas, dies at 113

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.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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