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So sad to hear. Wow. Sending loving thoughts to Robbie and family.

New photo of Lorene Yarnell in The Muny's "Can-Can"...they wanted to tour it and bring it to Broadway, but Judy Kaye was not available. http://www.broadwayspace.com/photo/lorene-yarnell-and-lawrence?context=user

I was with Lorene the day she was cast in "Spaceballs"...Mel Brooks loved her work. We went and took ballet class and I remember how excited she was....she was getting so many offers right after their show was on CBS. Lorene did the entire role, voice and all. At the last minute, they decided to have Joan Rivers dub to add another big name to the cast.

http://leftthisyear.blogspot.com/2010/08/lorene-yarnell-american-mime-artist.html I hope that Lorene will be remembered for many years to come! xoxo

http://www.infolizer.com/?title=shields+and+yarnell

Nice article about beginnings of "Shields & Yarnell" http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20068129,00.html

Thank you for the lovely comments...I've spoken with several Broadway and Hollwood director/choreographer friends this week. They all loved Lorene and admired her talent. She will not be forgotten! :)

Bruce Yarnell http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=65832 Lorene was one of a kind. And strong too! Famed director/choreographer Tony Charmoli (DGA/Emmy winner) told me Robert & Lorene met on a TV special he was choreographing. When Robert had to leave early, Tony used Lorene, who was dancing on the show as his double for one last shot because they looked alike. Amazing :)

Lorene being all fabulous on "Wonder Woman".... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qalU5ipn5kg BTW, Lorene was also an excellent singer. I directed and coached her in her sections for their AC act. She was funny and totally wonderful with her singing, dancing and acting. A great triple treat! It's a loss for everyone that she never starred in a Broadway show. Lorene's brother, Bruce Yarnell was also a great talent and appeared opposite Ethel Merman in the revival of "Annie Get Your Gun" at City C...

I never saw any video. There must have been some on St. Louis TV. Lorene and I recieved wonderful reviews..."Lawrence Leritz is a high spot in two numbers with Lorene Yarnell...a feeling of joy and verve rattles through Forest Park. The dancing is magnificently exuberant." Joe Pollack, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

One of my favorite memories was one Easter Sunday when Lorene and I went to brunch at The Rainbow Room. They had an small orchestra and about 50 couples were on the floor. Lorene said "Let's dance!" As we began dancing, the entire floor cleared to circle around and watch us with thunderous applause at the end. We were really surprised. It was amazing and powerful moment! Lawrence Leritz www.lawrenceleritz.com

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/06/local/la-me-lorene-yarnell-jansson-20100806

Lorene Yarnell, amazing dance half of mime duo "Shields & Yarnell" passed away last week in Norway. I had the pleasure of being her dance partner in "Can-Can" at The Muny (with Judy Kaye, John Reardon, Beth Leavel and John Schuck) in St. Louis and coaching their stage show for Atlantic City. She was my dear friend and an AMAZING talent! I will miss her forever! Lawrence Leritz

The productions at The Muny are first class and brilliant. As the other person mentioned, it's done on a huge scale. It is breathtakingly beautiful from the audience. I've seen dozens of shows there and had the honor of being in several....it's all Broadway quality.

She was of the kindest people I have ever met. So kind and nuturing. I'll always remember Lynn's generosity towards my mother and my friends. xoxo, Lawrence Leritz www.lawrenceleritz.com