Gregory Hines

I remember when Gregory came down to the World Trade Center in 2001 and comfort all of the guys that were working and made us feel that we were doing the right thing by participating in the cleanup and the recovery of our Department of New York City Transit he was very friendly and a true person to show his condolence To all that he came in contact with at the Disaster that took down the buildings of the world trade center you are truly miss from your friend
Barry

Happy Birthday dear classmate. (2nd grade P.S. 46) Miss you.

Happy Birthday!

Rita Matthews
Classmate from P.S. 46.

Fifteen years after his death, I would like to say that I watch his dance videos every few years, and feel that he must be alive. Such a vital man with such an obvious sense of humor. I grew up on Hines Hines and Dad, followed Maurice and Gregory's careers. Loved Gregory's relaxed yet controlled sense of timing in his dance. His centering, his audience connect. Every few years I watch everything I can find on youtube. He lives forever in many people's minds. To me, he's that amazingly funny guy with joy in his dance and love in his tap. I'm not sure that ever really dies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Your classmate from P,S 46.

Another Great...gone to soon...seems like all the "greats" of our time were only passing thru...

On your Valentine's Day birthday, Gregory ~ you & Negrita Maria are ever in our hearts. With love from Ruth, Alan & Reuben

HAPPY 71st BIRTHDAY. You will never be forgotten.

From a classmate @ P.S. #46.

Gregory, you are ever loved and ever missed. ~ We can't think of Negrita without thinking of you. The two of you had something so beautiful and so rare. ~ Thank you for having been a very special part of our lives! You live on in our memories.
Love,
Ruth, Alan, and Reuben

Just watched Tap, and thought of the one an only time I had the pleasure of witnessing your greatness . Continue sleeping in paradise!

A TALENTED MAN WHO SHARED IT WITH THE WORLD....THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES...LOVE, PEACE and HARMONY

Never forgotten, Rest in Peace sir.

Happy birthday in Heaven !

Gregory, dear Gregory, every time I look at the photo of you shyly peeking into your birthday goody bag at Negrita's, it brings a smile to my face. You are lovingly remembered, always.

Happy 70th birthday.

Your classmate from P.S. 46.

A truly great talent who brought so much joy to the wor k d!

I indeed was a big fan. You are deeply missed, it amazes me just how talented you really were, Tap is my favorite. Continue to sleep in perfect peace ❤

Mr Hines gone but not forgotten. Rip

Gregory, it is hard to believe that so many years have gone by since we last spent time together. You brought great joy into our lives. We are ever thankful for the great love and light that you brought into Negrita's life. Keep on dancing, the two of you, wherever you are. We know that you are in each other's arms. Sadly missed by R, R, and A in Toronto. You are ever in our hearts.

In God's care rest in peace

TO GREG'S FAMILY : I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GOOD DANCER.

BETTYANN CAPOGRECO

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

You were such a great dancer. Anytime I watch one of your movies I cry because I can't believe that we will never see another great like you. You are missed.

Love you sweetie,Love your work you where every womans deam in waiting to Exhale...xoxox.

Gregory Hines was a multi talented actor. Thanks for all the gret shows and movies You will truly be missed.

To Gregory Hines.
You were a very talented actor. My prayers go to you Mr. Hines. Lisa Weiner

Happy birthday. I'm one of Gregory's grade school classmates. Daria or Zach please contact me @ my email address because I need to get a copy of something to you.

Time passes, but the memories don't really fade. Love and misses to you and my dear Negrita.

I loved his voice! He was an amazing vocalist and a shame that such a talent got lost behind his dancing and acting because he was truly the quintessential triple threat. If he'd have recorded an album - I'd have it right now. Thank you for the duet you did with Luther, Gregory! It brings me great joy! Please sing to my sister in heaven!

i really loved the way Gregory Hines tap danced, a real class act. I hope i'm able to meet him in the future under perfect conditions.(john 5;28,29)

For Gregory...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

What a great lost to the entertainment world. I enjoyed Mr.Hines talents very much he brought alot to the dance stage and acting as well.

He is deeping miss,and will always be remember as the years go by.

John 11:25-He that evercises faith in me,even though he dies,will come to life.

I was flipping through channels and landed on White Knights. I was blown away. What a loss to the entertainment industry when you passed. Please know how much your talents meant to the world and how much you have been missed.

Although I never knew you personally, your performances touched me each and every time I saw you perform.

Be at peace.

I will miss U Greg. Your positive vibes will be missed.

I have always admired you. You are solely missed. Your dancing inspired me and no one can take your place.

You at still missed to this day, I enjoyed you energy and your sprited. May God continue to bless your family and friend.

wow, words can't express the way i feel about this wonderful man

you and all of the talents you have will truly be missed

Gone, but by no means ever forgotten!

Those who think that you are gone

No more your face we see.

For in our hearts you liveth still and always will...

In Loving Memory

To Gregory Hines,



I thought about you when I heard the sad news that Luther Vandross has passed away on July 1, 2005. You and Luther sang the beautiful song "So Amazing" and now he is singing up in heaven with you. You both are fantastic vocalist and entertainers, just to say the least. Now that Luther is with you, always know that so many people that you left here on earth love both of you. We are very sad that you both have passed to the other side and will be missed tremendously.



Luther, you are the Man that brought love and romance into our hearts. Enjoy your life in heaven and dance and sing with Gregory. I love you both.



Have fun singing with Barry White and Ray Charles. What a combination. That would have been a beautiful song, if you all got together and made a CD. God bless you and may you all rest in eternal joy.



Love,

Rosemary Ornelas

What a great dancer!!! What a delightfully beautiful singing voice. I enjoyed watching Greg dance and I thoroughly enjoyed his movies. God must really be entertained now that Greg is tapping on the golden streets.



May God bless Greg's family.

Mildred Robinson

To one of the greatest tap dancers of all time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gregory! I met Gregory when we were in first grade at P.S. #46 in New York. We were in the same class for second and third grade also. He was one of the greatest tap dancers of all time. He also was a great actor too. I am so glad that I got a chance to see him perform on stage in Schenectady, NY in the 90's and was able to go backstage and talk with him. Rest in peace Gregory.

To me Gregory Hines was the greatest tap dancer and comedian during his time. He inspired me to go further into tap dancing.

Lease we not forget Mr. Hines. It has been a while; and after that short time, people who have gone on to glory are often forgotten. As we would not want to be forgotten, I am sure Mr. Hines and his family would not want hime to be forgotten. It is my prayers that he continue on his journey as it is something we all must do. Let's not forget Mr. Hines.

I only saw him in person once, right here in Schenectady and was very impressed with his warmth, and how sincere he was. Students at the High School here danced with him and all recall him with great affection. His talent was amazing. His soul must be aglow. How he is missed.

Gregory Hines was and will allways be one of the most gifted entertainers of all time. As a dancer though, I appreciate his dancing more than anything. He has surpassed all of the famous dance icons in the world. Allthough he has passed to a different life. He will never be gone from our lives. Penny K.

He was a great singer, dancer, actor, and a great man! What a shock to hear that he passed away! He is loved and missed!

Gregory....by now you are probably with Sammy Davis, Fred Astaire and other hoofers, including my first tap dance teacher Ms. Vernal Barnes, Washington, DC. Tap your way along the streets paved of gold. Tap your way into the hearts and souls of spirits that are no longer in this realm.



I truly enjoyed seeing you in the movie Tap Dancer (hope that is right movie...having a senior moment here) with Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sandman and the youngest hoofer.. Sayvon.



To your partner....cry, holler, scream...do whatever u have to do to get throught the grieving process...but do it. In your heart rejoice and smile when you hear "your song". Most of all thank the Creator for the time you two shared, loved and honored.



U are in my prayers for strength, courage and comfort.

Gregory Hines~

You were such a great person. There are so many peeople you have inspired. My prayers go out to all of Gregory's Family and close friends.You have done so much for many different people. There was so much time and effort you put in to your work. You are in a great place now watchin over everyone still Tappin your Toes. You're a real INSPERATION to many people. REST IN PEACE. You will truly be MISSED but NEVER forgotten!!!

Thank you for bringing tap to millions of young people that can now carry on your legacy. There is a whole left in the hearts of many.I will make sure that my sons don't ever forget you and your many contributions.

Thank you for your inspiration to just keep dancing, to live a dream.

you will be missed greatly. you were a great man, great spirit and an exceptionally great tap dancer. thank you for all your contributions to "the dance"

we now have a resposibility to keep your legacy, along with dr. buster brown, dr. cholly atkin, sandman sims and countless others, alive and respected!

God Bless you Mr. Gregory Hines. You have gone from us yet you will never be forgotten. Thanks for all you've done and the people you will continue to influence.

Our loss, heaven's gain.



I recall watching Gregory dance from the time I was a child. He was the best!



Our deepest sympathy to the family.



Jacqueline & Bill Hrubovcak

Heaven is now so mush more blessed because of Gregory Hines. From the first time I saw you tap to Running Scared, White Nights, Tap, and everything in between you truly amazed me. I have been hook on from the begining. Thank you for your talent you are truly an extraordinary person. You will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss you always. God Bless you Gregory and may God welcome you home with open arms.

I am writing this as a friend of the late Mr. Gregory Hines and his fiancée. Mr. Hines was truly a brilliant performer. Even more, he was a brilliant human being. He lived a Christian life with Negrita, the love of his life, whom he absolutely adored. The beauty and goodness that resulted from their life together, along with his commitment to Christ, served to enhance both his performance on stage and his role in his private life. He was an extraordinary human being, a role model for all. Please smile when you think of him.

I had a wonderful time at the show seeing Gregory Hines at the Center for the Arts at SUNYAB! It was so much fun and I had the opportunity to go on stage and dance with him! He was a great man and will be truly missed!

I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM, BUT HE WAS A GREAT DANCER AND PERFORMER AND I ENJOYED EVER MINUTE OF IT. REST IN PEACE MR. HINES. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.

Gregory was an idol of mine from the time I was ten years old or so. Gregory always had a love and enthusiam for dance that really made him glow when he performed. He was fantastic at his art and an inspiration to tap dancers everywhere. He will be missed.

Gregory:



Rest in peace. Dance in peace. I met you Gregory through your brother, Maurice back in the 70s in New York City. I liked you from the beginning. You always had an air of calm and simplicity. I was greatly saddened to learn of your passing. But I am forever thankful that for a brief moment I met you. THANKS FOR ALL THOSE WONDERFUL DANCING MOMENTS!



Maurice: I am so very sorry for the lost of you brother. My thoughts have been with you and your family.

You are truly going to be missed.

Although I never got to see you live, your movies and television programs kept me a fan. I will never forget you, especially when I see you in my favorite street

scene from my favorite movie "TAP".

Thank you for putting a little sunshine in my life.

Mr.Gregory Hines.....I miss U so much,like u are my dad.I miss U so,untill I cannot be so sad.I just miss U so untill I am just glad u are not hurting,or suffering anymore.I know that I didn't get a chance to see all of your movies,except for "TAP"and I don't have any pictures,newspaper articles,magazines of yourself,but i still love u,and the things u did for many people across the world.I am not a tap dancer either,but i am still one of your biggest fans.I Love U! and i want to tell your family,I am so sad that you all have lost a good person,but just think about all the good times,and be happy that he is not hurting anymore.I LoVe You Ms.Candis Rogers

My prayers go to the Hines family and to the world at large. We have lost a wonderful talent and inspiration to all. I especially enjoyed watching Mr. Hines dance and he was a great singer too.



His life is a testimony to all who dare to dream. Dreams do become reality. God bless.

Gregory,

You're memories will always be with us. It is so hard to believe that you're gone. My husband looks almost exactly like you and people tells him 'you look like Gregory Hines'. Now when I hear this comment, the more sad I will be because you are gone. You will be missed so much by my family and friends. We love you so much.

To the Hines family,

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Gregory's death. I first met Gregory and his family in 1964 in the Catskills, when they were performing "Hines, Hines, & Dad." My stepfather was their publicist, and we spent some time between shows one weekend. I was 14 and Gregory told me a joke (about a man in the desert with a parachute) at dinner and treated me like an adult.

I have never forgotten the short amount of time I spent with him, because I was so moved and touched by the talent, humor, and generosity of spirit that I witnessed. I have watched Gregory's career reach the heights over the years with pleasure.



He will be missed, even by those whose lives were only very briefly touched by him.



My deepest symapthy.

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Gregory Hines. He touched so many of us with his talent, heart and humanity. May we find comfort in memories and may his inspiration endure.

The best to you and your family in this time of bereavement. Gregory will be missed.

It is a sad sad time in tap. He will be missed deeply, but his inspiration and love will never be forgotten.

Even living in such distance country, I feel sorry. It's a big lose! Now he is tapping with Fred, Gene and Bill...

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gregory Hines, He was a major influence in my life. My life is TAP and Gregory hines has always inspired me! What a phenomenal dancer! What an inspiration! He will never be forgotten and missed greatly! This one's for you!

Hello, everybody,



excuse my bad English. All Brazilian tap dancers and tap enthusiasts are very sad about such surprising news, including my wife, Brazilian tap dancer and teacher Cintia Martin, from Rio de Janeiro. Be sure that Mr. Gregory Hines was respected not only inside the US but all around the world, including and specially here in Brazil. And I am sure that in every place where tap classes or tap shows are presented, there are people surprised and really sad.



I am not a professional tap dancer, but it is not necessary to me to make me sure that what we have now to do is to remember about the great moments that all of us have "with" him: when we watched his films, or participated of his classes, or stayed astonished when he was performing. Remembering about him tap dancing, including talking about many happy moments, it is a good way to try to avoid this pain that is in our hearts now.... Remember his lessons of life, his example in spread tap dance everywhere, in turn tap dance more and more strong.



I am preparing a simple but special site for Brazilian fans of Mr. Hines, talking about his life and career, as a new section of my tap bulletin website.

I am searching (and finding) more information on the wwweb, and trying to include some photos from internet, found in sites such as IMDB, CNN, too (I am trying to discover the authors of such photos, to include the reference, but many sites don't show this information). It is not ready yet, but this is a very simple kind of honouring his importance and the love that we, Brazilians, had and will always feel about him.



Excuse once again my bad English, I hope you could understand what I write.



Best wishes,



Marcelo Batalha

Rio de Janeiro

To The Family



May the Peace of The Lord be with you in your period of bereavement. Gregory Hines will be greatly missed.



Praying for you and wishing you quiet times when you're feeling overwhelmed, peaceful feelings in the days ahead, and the soothing comfort of those who care.

Dear Gregory,



You dazzled us. You made us all brighter and warmer with your life. May you rest in peace, and may you find everything you need in Him.

I just found out of your death. You have inspired so many, including myself to learn how to Tap dance. I loved your movie TAP where your tapped with so many other famous hoofers. I heart and thoughts go to and your family.



Love a fan, fellow hoofer, and fellow citizen of the human race.

Growing up, I never thought I would have the kind of icons or role models whose loss I would feel personally, even if I never met them. The day my mother called me in Beijing, China from the States with the news, I fell apart and realized that I do, in fact, have heroes. I teach tap in China and tell all of my students to go research Gregory Hines, trying to bring his legacy to a country newly discovering tap dance. He is an inspiration and his legacy will live on.

Peace and Rhythm,

To the family of Gregory Hines,

I was shocked to hear of the death of this very talented man. Its obvious he wanted his illness to be private because noone knew and the public is devastated. Please accept my condolensces and I pray that the peace of God be with you.

Mr Hines was a great talent and refreshing to watch when he danced, now he is with Sammy Davis Jr and Bill Bojangles and all of the other greats and he is at peace..

Thankyou Gregory for showing us the beauty of tap dance and your graceful,loving soul. Rest in Peace

They should have gave you your flowers while you were here, We enjoyed your talent, Love to the Hines Family.

What a wonderful dancer and actor.....

Jah bless. A good brother, gentlman and an inspiration to all who saw his work.

My sincere condolences go out to the Hines Family May God Bless you and keep during this time of sorrow he will be missed

My sincere condolences to Mr. Hines' family and friends. A real role model. He will be missed.

Diane Rappa (Franklin, MA)

I too am deeply sadden plus surprised by the loss of Mr. Hines. I was a great fan who loved to watch him dance across the floor with the utmost of style and grace. May you be blessed with inner peace during this time of your loss.

With deepest sympathy and love to the family of Gregory Hines.

sorry to hear about the loss of a special person that died.our hearts go out to the family.from the preuss family in battle mtn nv.

He was incredible, so talented, so successful at all he did, so dedicated that you KNEW he loved his craft, and so personable that you loved him for it.

Thank you for letting us share him and accept our sorrow at missing him so.

I was truly shocked that Gregory Hines was gone. My heart goes to his family and friends.



He inspired us with his wonderful tap-dancing.



May God bless his soul.



Dougals Lee Woodworth

The world has lost another ICON too soon .. , All we have now is the sweet memories that will always be with us till eternity. It is an honor and a priviledge for me particularly to have seen you do your thing. You are the best in your field, As there is no replacement for salt . ., There would never be a replacement for Gregory Hines . . .,

Rest in Peace . . , You are in a better place, They will really enjoy your talent and moves in Heaven now, as we have had the priviledge here on Earth. . ,

God be with you till we meet again . . God Bless your Family and I pray that God will give them the comfort and courage to bear their loss . . , It is a loss to humanity . .

Adieu . . . .

May the heavenly angels have golden tap shoes waiting for Gregory. I saw Gregory dance at the tribute for Sammy Davis, Jr. and he was magnificent! Just think of the time they're having dancing all ov'r God's Heaven together. May he rest in peace.

Years from now, I will still remember the encouraging smile Gregory offered us while onstage at the Auditorium in Chicago. He was always willing to teach, to mentor and to dance alongside anyone who was willing to put a little metal to the floor... may he rest in peace and spend his happiest moments jamming with Sammy, Buster and the gang upstairs.

Our family would like to express our condolences. Thank you for the memories....tap fine dancing and entertaining. Mr. Hines, you had a style of your own. But I know that you are in a better place. White Nights, Running Scared, Waiting Exhale but, the most of all I really liked you in Cotton Club. Gregory you had made me smile so many times and amazed me with your talent. Gregory you had been as inspiration to us all we just thank you so much I want to give all my love, and prayers to his family and friends may God blessed you all.

What a wonderful person he was, and truly will be missed. REST IN PEACE!

Ms. Marie Jenkins-Franco

My prayers go out to Mr. Hines family. He was truly a person who was blessed with great talent. He gave so much to so many. He will be missed. Regards,Sue

I was watching an old episode of Will & Grace that Mr Hines was on. I commented to myself on how good he looked and was shocked when three days later, I read that he had passed. He will be missed!