NEW YORK — Tony Award-winning choreographer and actor Ann Reinking has died.

Reinking starred in the 1979 movie "All That Jazz," which was directed by her longtime collaborator Bob Fosse.

The Chicago family is saddened to learn of the passing of Ann Reinking. She was a fearless leader, and the very essence of Broadway. There wouldn't be a Chicago without her and we will be forever grateful. We will miss you, Annie pic.twitter.com/mHMCzhnyxK

— Chicago The Musical (@ChicagoMusical) December 15, 2020

Reinking had a long career on Broadway that culminated with her Tony win for her work on the revival of the musical "Chicago" in 1997.

She also co-directed a musical revue of Fosse's life in 1998.

Reinking died Saturday while visiting family in Washington state.

She was 71 years old.