"Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of dancers, but her absence leaves a void that will be felt deeply," said Misty Copeland.

Michaela DePrince, a powerful ballerina who appeared on Dancing With the Stars and in Beyoncé's Lemonade film, has died. She was 29 years old. A cause of death was not revealed. The devastating news was announced by her family via the dancer's social media pages.