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KIMBERLY DELFIN Obituary

Delfin, Kimberly Ann, a Huntington Beach resident, died Monday after an 11 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 47. Earlier, Delfin pursued a career as a professional dancer and actor. Nicknamed "Popsicle", she danced on "FAME", "Merv Griffin", and several other TV shows and commercials. The break dancer was even featured in Prince's music video for "Raspberry Beret", which won an award for best choreography. Specializing in pop and lock-style dancing, Delfin was responsible for popularizing several moves such as her signature "tut-toes". Her most notable acting performances included roles in "Pretty Smart", "Hunter" and "Who's the Boss", She was especially passionate about giving back to the community. In 2010, Delfin awarded a thousand dollar performing arts scholarship to an aspiring dancer from Huntington Beach High School. She is survived by her daughter, Misha Delfin; her mother, Dina Velarde; her father, Emmanuel Delfin; her siblings, Gina Lachowicz, Roy Celestino, Valarie Delfin, Anthony Delfin, Dwight Velarde, Michelle Velarde and Teresa Velarde. www.dildaybrothers.com

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Published by Orange County Register on May 13, 2011.

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random anglo

April 18, 2025

she was the hot asian girl in yellow dancing in the beginning of princes music vid raspberry berret,RIP luv

marvin torres

May 27, 2011

Please have our Condolences.Our Prayers for Our Beloved Kim.May She Rest In Peace!..Hello Aunt Dina,I was Shocked coz i am searching for her just now in Facebook,and this is what i found..My heart cried.I am very sorry..Im sure She is now together with Our Father In Heaven..

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Liz Womack

May 16, 2011

Rest in peace my beautiful Kimberly! We had many fun memories, thank you for all the special visits to CT. Your laugh and zest for life will continue to inspire and amaze all that knew you~! You said that you would fight to survive and you did for 11 years! You will be in my heart forever! My love to Misha and her family...May you treasure all the wonderful memories that you have..Liz Womack

Janet Yeutter

May 14, 2011

Words can't express my sorrow at her passing. Kimberly was such a special person and I'm so glad that I knew her. I have her cats to remember her by. I think of her every time I pet them. Her whole family is in my thoughts.

Dana Oda

May 13, 2011

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed.

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