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Thatcher Clarke Obituary

CLARKE--Thatcher, April 1, 1937-March 8, 2007, died in NYC where his career as a Ballet Dancer began: Broadway shows, original "My Fair Lady", movie "Carousel", Fonteyn/Nureyev World Tour, Ballet de Cuba, American Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Thatcher's Theatre.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 1, 2007.

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John Liikala

July 15, 2021

I knew Thatcher over a few years as a creative survivor! As a fellow artist I can verify we all must be OUTSISE THE BOX and considered creative pranksters ! He was ! CHEERS THATCHER !

April 4, 2007

May God be with you as you reflect on the life of Thatcher Clarke. He is truly missed by family and friends

NITE HAWK Owners

April 2, 2007

Owners of the NITE HAWK, Jim Woliven (Pockets) and Cheri Keenan, send their condolences. Cheri says she just "loved Thatcher," and they both have fond memories of him.

Nite Hawk Bar

April 2, 2007

Thatcher's friends at the "Nite Hawk" send their condolences.

Janet Cano Zawack

April 2, 2007

Thatcher, you will always hold a very special place in my heart. Your presence always lit up the room and I am proud to be your niece. The memories will be treasured forever and I will miss you!

Katrina Clarke

April 2, 2007

My Dad, my teacher, me confidant. My life has been full of the most wonderful and truly memorable experiences because of you. I miss you, but I will never miss what you've done for me and others that will live forever.

Richard Cano

April 1, 2007

Not only was Thatcher my Uncle, he was my friend. His personality was infectious and his creativity knew no bounds. He always greeted you with a smile which soon turned into laughter. He worked tirelessly at everything he attempted and touched many lives along the way. He will be missed.

Thatcher

johnny rico

April 1, 2007

Johnny Rico

April 1, 2007

Thatcher Clarke danced his way through the arts,
Ballet performed by him showed his cleverness and his smarts.
With all the talent that he displayed,
He was in the original MY FAIR LADY on Broadway.
Looked up to by those who saw him perform,
Leaving them with the feeling of fuzzy and warm.
Many lives were touched by his performance that day,
Making his mark in the HALLS OF BALLET.
A good life it seems he has had,
I'm sure glad I was able to meet
my girlfriend's Dad.
To bring this poem to a close,
We both loved him,we hope he knows.

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