About Graham Usher
Lived 1938 – 1975 (aged 36). Graham Usher was a ballet dancer.
Graham Usher (1938–1975) was a ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet.
Usher appeared as a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs on 16 May 1970.
He was forced to retire early in 1970 due to fainting fits. He died suddenly at the age of 36 in February 1975.
Jeffery Taylor subsequently described him as:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Graham Usher?
ballet dancer
When was Graham Usher born?
Graham Usher was born on 23 May 1938.
When did Graham Usher die?
Graham Usher died on 3 February 1975.
What was Graham Usher's occupation?
Graham Usher was a ballet dancer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Graham Usher (dancer)
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