“Tragic Loss: Ballerina Michaela DePrince’s Mother, Elaine, Passes Away Just Hours After Her Daughter”

Elaine DePrince, the adoptive mother of renowned ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, has passed away at the age of 77, just a day after her daughter's sudden death at the age of 29. Elaine died on September 11 during a routine procedure in preparation for surgery, as confirmed by family spokesperson Jess Volinski. In a statement, Volinski expressed the family's profound grief, noting that the past few days have been exceptionally challenging due to the loss of both Michaela and Elaine. The family is navigating this difficult time while mourning the passing of two beloved figures.