Kitty Lunn, the acclaimed American ballet dancer, actress, disability advocate, and founder of Infinity Dance Theater, is being remembered for a remarkable life devoted to dance, creativity, and expanding opportunities for performers with disabilities.
Lunn’s journey in dance began during childhood after she saw The Red Shoes, inspiring a lifelong passion for ballet. She went on to train in New Orleans and with the Washington Ballet before pursuing a professional career that included performances in celebrated classical works.
Her life changed dramatically in 1987 when she suffered a spinal injury after slipping on ice and falling down a flight of stairs while preparing for her Broadway debut. The injury left her paraplegic, but it did not end her relationship with dance. After a period of recovery, Lunn returned to ballet in a wheelchair and developed new approaches to dance for wheelchair users.
In 1995, she founded Infinity Dance Theater, bringing together dancers with and without disabilities. Through the organization, Lunn helped create a space where physical differences did not have to prevent people from participating in professional dance.
Beyond ballet, Lunn also pursued acting, including television appearances and a recurring role on As the World Turns. Her career reflected her determination to continue creating and performing despite the profound changes brought by her injury.
Lunn was married to actor Andrew Macmillan, who died in 2016. Her professional legacy continued through Infinity Dance Theater and the dancers and audiences touched by her work.
Reports published on September 25, 2026, state that Lunn died at the age of 76. At the time of writing, a specific cause of death has not been reliably confirmed in the sources reviewed, and no cause should be stated as fact without an authoritative family or organizational announcement.
Kitty Lunn will be remembered for her extraordinary contribution to dance, her advocacy for inclusion, and her determination to redefine what was possible onstage. Her influence will continue through the dancers, artists, and communities inspired by her work.
