Jason Robards, 77, best known for his Oscar-winning roles in All The President's Men and Julia, was praised by Clinton for his "inner fire" while he paid tribute to Judith Jamison's "towering grace".

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For example, Alvin Ailey, the founder of the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Judith Jamison, the dancing legend who elevated the company to world-class status, would not have been strong and athletic enough to secure spots in the same company if transported a few decades into the future while still in their primes.

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