Gillian Lynne: a life in pictures

After the sad news of Gillian Lynne's passing last night, we look back over some of our favourite pictures of the iconic choreographer, responsible for some of the most recognisable shows in the history of musical theatre.

Tributes from across the world honoured Lynne's legacy, with photos from across her extensive career:

R.I.P DBE @Gillian_Lynne Thank you for giving me my first job in Musicals and for being a Trailblazer of your generation. Leaving behind a legacy. "What Is a legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.." Well, you came, you saw, you conquered. Fly x pic.twitter.com/eb0rsqqkz5

"Our legacy on this Earth when you leave this Earth: how many hearts you touched." —Patti Davis #GillianLynne What a woman. What an inspiration. What a legend. pic.twitter.com/s8GHd3TFZr

How sad a true legend! Rest in peace Gillian Lynne. What a privilege to have met you and danced your choreography pic.twitter.com/LrDnu5yQzT

RIP Dear Gillie… you supported and inspired me from the very beginning… your spirit & love of dance & dancers lives on in all of us who share that love @Gillian_Lynne #DameGillianLynne all love to @peterland_uk x pic.twitter.com/g2jzQwNaGf

Tonight we all raise a glass to Dame Gillian Lynne. A remarkable legend of the theatre world. She created, shaped, and taught her choreography around the world. Her art has touched us all, and her legacy lives on. To you, Gillian. 92 glorious, bright, shining years. #dear pic.twitter.com/oyOiIbpqid

Dame Gillian Lynne, celebrated choreographer and RAD Vice-President, passed away yesterday evening. "Her links to the RAD stretch back to her childhood and she has been a loyal and dedicated friend to the Academy all her life." Our tribute > https://t.co/JNprNZjwFv pic.twitter.com/tVlphu7g8J

— RoyalAcademyofDance (@RADheadquarters) July 2, 2018

Still can't believe it. Utterly,utterly irreplaceable. @Gillian_Lynne pic.twitter.com/ZBHSZgYKyA

— Hannah Waddingham (@hanwaddingham) July 2, 2018