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#Repost @theaidsmemorial
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#WilliNinja (April 12, 1961 – September 2, 2006) the “Grandfather of Vogue” died of AIDS in New York City.  He was 45 years old.
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In 2003, Ninja was diagnosed with HIV but continued to mentor dancers and models until he lost his eye sight and became paralysed. The requirement to work on was due to his devotion to caring for his elderly mother who had Parkinson's disease — when reportedly he was not able to afford his own healthcare.
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Born William R. Leake in Queens, Ninja and grew up in Flushing. A self-taught dancer, by the early 1980’s he was vogueing in Washington Square Park #GreenwichVillage and at drag balls in Harlem.
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Ninja and the world of vogueing were most notably featured in Jennie Livingston’s documentary #ParisIsBurning (1990) which brought him mainstream attention. Prior to this, as the Mother of the #HouseofNinja, he provided vocals and appeared in #MalcolmMcLaren's 1989 “Deep in Vogue” music video.  He is also featured in  Wolfgang Busch’s documentary 'How Do I Look' (2006) and posthumously appears in Sally Sommer’s documentary, “Check Your Body at the Door" (2011).
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Ninja also performed in two of @JanetJackson's videos from her 1989 album #RhythmNation1814
— “Alright" and "Escapade.” in 1990.
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Ninja taught vogueing in Europe and Japan, modeled in runway shows for @jpgaultierofficial and @manfredthierrymugler.  He also coached Supermodels on how to walk the runway including @iamkarenalexander and @iamnaomicampbell early in their careers.
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#whatisrememberedlives #theaidsmemorial  #aidsmemorial #neverforget #endaids
Is it summer yet? 👙 #Repost @marlameridith ・・・
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We are so thankful for these people, and all the others, who dedicated their time for our cause. 🤝 #tellurideaidsbenefit #BTH #backstage #bigsmiles #fightfundeducate #TAB25 #modelsforacause
Work it @desireecain #tellurideaidsbenefit #TAB25 #sinesiakarol #bathingsuits #bikiniseason #ontherunway #summersalmosthere
Try not to blush...🔥🔥🔥 @cocksox_official 
#Repost @shreddedelements
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Here comes the hotstepper 🔥 #cocksox #tellueideaidsbenefit #undwearline #malemodels #mensunderwear #skivvies #owwoww
Conquer all #tellueideaidsbenefit #TAB25 #fightfundeducate Repost @shreddedelements
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Rebel with a rebel yell 💥 #riseup #powerup #theatricalfashionshow #fashionsaves
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