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MARIE NUGENT-HEAD Obituary

NUGENT-HEAD, Marie. The Board of Directors, artists, and staff of New York City Ballet mourn the passing of our beloved friend and long-time colleague Marie Nugent-Head. From 1984 to 1995, Marie served as NYCB's Director of Development, raising more than $100 million dollars for the Company. In 1997 she was elected to NYCB's Board of Directors where she continued to provide vital and unwavering support, making an enormous and lasting impact on the institution while charming everyone who crossed her path. Born in France and becoming an American citizen in 1984, Marie was a tireless champion of culture both in the US and abroad, and her elegance, generosity, kindness, charisma, and boundless energy touched and transformed countless arts organizations around the world. A loyal friend and confidant to generations of NYCB board members, artists, and staff alike, Marie is irreplaceable and will be deeply missed by all. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband Jim, sons Tim and Andrew, and all of her family and friends.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 31, 2024.

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Toby Boshak

January 26, 2025

Marie was a champion of the arts and mentor. I was fortunate to have learned from her at New York City Ballet. May her memory be a blessing.

Ana Daniel

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Yolanda Colon

January 2, 2025

I am so Heart-broken. I met Marie Nugent-head back in 1994 at New York City Ballet working in IT Dept and also had the honor of sharing beautiful moments with Marie thanks to her dear friend, Carol Landers. Marie was a symbol of elegance and sophistication and still did not lose her sensitivity and empathy for everyone. The memories I have with Marie will remain forever in
my heart because of the incredible person she was. Rest in peace, Marie.

Richard Tanner

January 1, 2025

I am heartbroken. I adored her. She always had more energy than all of us. Kind. Gentle. Helpful. Supportive. Encouraging. Natural, unforced elegance.

Ellen Sorrrin

December 31, 2024

I met Marie in 1987 when I came to work at NYC Ballet. She was always a force of nature as the director of
development and as a NYCB member. She was a champion of NYCB and a friend to all who
had the good fortune to know her. My deepest condolences to Jim, her sons and their
families. May she rest In peace.
Ellen

Patrick Daughtry and Thomas Augustine

December 31, 2024

You will be missed Marie. You were so very kind to us and always so gracious.

Serapio Walton

December 31, 2024

Tears come to my eyes, and a smile to my face, as I remember New York City Ballet's beloved 'Boulie'. The epitome of elegance, Marie Nugent-Head was dubbed 'Queen of NYCB' by Peter Martins. And she was every bit a queen. As a board member and éminence grise, she was a tireless ambassador and supporter of the arts. I shall miss her. So many happy memories.

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