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Marge Champion
September 2, 1919 - October 21, 2020

In the `50s, the Champions appeared at a nightclub in Cleveland. My folks took my brother and me, and we were near the stage, which rose up in the middle of the dance floor. I was very young, a little kid. Marge , working the room, started talking to me, and I was in love. I asked her out on a date, and she asked if I could afford that. I told her my allowance was 50 cents. She got a lot of laughs without making me feel I was being made fun of. She was very sweet, leaning down and letting me kiss her on the cheek. I think I´m still in love!


Posted by: A Young Fan - Other
Jan 07, 2022


I had the good fortune to work with and get to know Marge in the 1980's. Besides being a consummate artist, she was the loveliest, most generous-spirited, gracious, smart woman, and I feel privileged to have known her. I am so glad that she will live on forever in all of the footage that has her image, talent and grace captured for all of us and for future generations.


Posted by: Bonnie J. Monte - madison, NJ - friend
Dec 05, 2020


In the 1970s, Marge and an actress named Marilee Zdeneck did a series of worship services including dance in Bel Aire Presbyterian Church in CA. The church I attended at the time, First Community in Columbus, OH, invited them to come and create a Pentecost service in 1973, and five of us were invited to dance "The Lord's Prayer" with her in the course of the service. The next day, I was invited to drive out with the minister driving her back to the airport; in the car she said, "You know, you have enough people for a dance choir. You should form one." "What's a dance choir?" I asked. The answer has been working itself out in me, one way and another, ever since.

So many thanks, Marge, for the courage, cheerfulness, professional discipline, and the sheer joy of movement that shows in everything you did. I pray to stay in touch with the inspiration of your example however possible. DLa Rue


Posted by: Donna La Rue - Arlington, MA - acquaintance
Nov 29, 2020


My condolences if i could only dance like her!.


Posted by: A friend
Nov 20, 2020


When our loved ones becomes a memory, such memories become a treasure for us to cherish. While cherishing Marge’s loving memories, we have the assurance and hope that she is safe in God’s memory and he will remember every details about her and bring him back to life. Isiah 26:19.


Posted by: Marie D.
Nov 03, 2020


To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and legions of fans of this wonderful woman Ms. Marge Champion, where she was a dancer who was known for movie musicals, as well as for being the model for the main character for Disney movies. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of your dear loved one in the days, months and years ahead. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Champion. May her legacy keep her memory alive forever.


Posted by: Darlene - DC
Oct 30, 2020


My condolences to the family. Many of us have seen and loved the Disney movies, she has been a part of. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during theses difficult times.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 28, 2020


She was so beautiful, even as an older woman. Contributing so much to entertaining people of all ages. My sincere condolences to her family.


Posted by: DD
Oct 28, 2020


My condolences go out to the Champion family on the death of Marge. So sorry for your loss.


Posted by: Taylor
Oct 28, 2020


Loved to watch her dance. May God give the family peace of mind and heart as you mourn the loss of your beloved Marge Champion.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 27, 2020


Candle

Loved you in Showboat with Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel. Godspeed Marge.


Posted by: Dan - CA
Oct 27, 2020


Such an outstanding person. A smart and talented woman. Our condolences to the Family. We will miss you.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 26, 2020


Marge- You will live on forever as Snow White and thru your powerful dancing in many Musical films! R.I. P. ~~Ed Held Sho Media - New Orleans, La


Posted by: Edward Held - Arabi, LA - Acquaintance
Oct 26, 2020


In loving memory of Marge Champion. A great performer and dancer. Please accept my sincere condolences.


Posted by: JE Sowell - Charlotte, NC
Oct 26, 2020


Ms. Champion was definitely a champion with her talents. She was a inspiration to many young girls. Ecclesiastes 7:1she has definitely made a name for herself.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 26, 2020



Posted by: Carol Sivadge - Arlington, TX
Oct 25, 2020


Sorry to hear of marge´s passing. My mom was Marilyn Hightower & her brother Lewis was marge´s partner at belcher´s and worked as the dancer for Prince Charming in Snow White & the alligator in Fantasia. I just came across several articles about the 2 of them in their younger days. If you would be interested in copies give me a call at+14077827161 & I would be happy to send to you. Again sorry for your loss your mom was amazing. Marilyn iverson


Posted by: Marilyn iverson
Oct 25, 2020


My sincere condolences to Marge’s family. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family during this difficult time.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 25, 2020


Bless you Marge, you were a delight. I really enjoyed you & Gower in the old movie Showboat with Ava Gardner and Howard Keel. RIP


Posted by: Ann Byrd
Oct 25, 2020


Sincerest condolences to the Champion family, may God be with you all at this time of your time of your loss.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 25, 2020


Candle

Thank you Marge for sharing your talent. A lovely lady.


Posted by: Sheila Smith - L.A., CA
Oct 25, 2020


Truly a beautiful person that will be missed by so many, may God be with the Champion family in their time of need.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 24, 2020


Many fond memories of you and Gower champion on and off-screen. RIP, Thank you.


Posted by: Susan Stephens - Trucksville, PA
Oct 24, 2020


I remember meeting both Marge and Gower when I visited Chicago with my Aunt. Such an elegant and refined lady. We will miss you.


Posted by: Martha Schermann
Oct 24, 2020


Please accept my sincere condolences to Champion Family, May you be taken care of by the God of Tender Mercies during this time of sorrow. May He mend and bind up grieving hearts with his endless love and his peace. Thank you for Marge’s contribution to entertaining us throughout the years.


Posted by: BRY
Oct 24, 2020


Marge was a talented and skilled performer who will be missed. My deepest sympathy to family, friends. And admirers. May the God of tender mercies comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time.


Posted by: Mary - Neighbor
Oct 24, 2020


I never met Ms. Champion, but always enjoyed the animated characters that she danced for!! What a great person she must have been!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to her Family and Friends!! GOD bless her! GOD rest her soul!! And ''Thanks-For-The- Memories''!! With love from America!!


Posted by: Ronald Bredemeyer - Woodway, TX - friend
Oct 24, 2020


God Bless you Marge, you will always be remembered for your talents and beauty. Thank you for sharing your life with us


Posted by: Chuck G
Oct 24, 2020


My condolences to her friends and family she lived a wonderful successful life and she'll always be Snow White he was a marvelous soul may she rest in peace


Posted by: David P Call - Acquaintance
Oct 24, 2020


Candle

The Magic continues in Heaven!


Posted by: Kathleen Kenepp - OH - friend
Oct 24, 2020


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Posted by: Scott Chamberland - Saint Agatha, ME
Oct 23, 2020


Candle

Dear Champion Family Rory and I express our condolences's on the loss of Marge Champion.she'll surely be missed very much.may she rest in peace.best faith/rory


Posted by: faith/rory n/a - Newton Centre, MA - acquaintance
Oct 23, 2020


The most Fragile Angel is now safe and free within the Kingdom Up in Heaven, Amen ! An amazing woman she was , I truly am ... no words can help ease the pain and absolute stress that All shall feel unto Our Living Future days , May the Lord heal those Left Behind Now !

Bravo, Marge ! 1919-2020 and Godspeed !

Everything happens for a reason, this I personally do know !



Posted by: Jennifer Frenkil - Hanover, PA - acquaintance
Oct 23, 2020


What a beautiful lady and dancer. Marge's movies and tv shows showed a wonderful talent that could not be duplicated today by anyone. It was amazing how she could dance such difficult steps with such ease. Her family and the world has lost a treasure. Jane M., Austerlitz, NY


Posted by: A friend
Oct 23, 2020


Candle


Posted by: Linda Tracy - Cleveland, OH
Oct 23, 2020


Sadly, I never knew this. Thank you Marge for your wonderful talent. I send my condolences to the family. RIP and dance in Heaven Marge!


Posted by: Cheryl L. Ramsey
Oct 23, 2020


I met Marge Champion a few years ago when we hosted an event around the documentary, Keep Dancing, in Brooklyn, NY. Many of our Seniors came out to this wonderful event with Marge. She was so gracious to all that day. I will never forget being with her that afternoon. What an amazing human being she was. Now she is dancing among the stars in the heavens!


Posted by: Lucille Aliperti - Brooklyn, NY - acquaintance
Oct 23, 2020


When I was a young girl and musicals.wete very popular in.the theatre at that time----
The biggest stars were Marge
Champion, along with her husband at the time, Gower.
They were wonderful dancers for many years. Big stars!
Appeared in many movies, and I saw them all. It was a.nice way for the parents to get the kids out of the.house! I gladly went
I put myself in Marge's shoes and really believed.i could dance like she did.
Dearest Marge, I adored you and you danced.so effortlessly,
beautifully, gracefully and this little girl was memorized.
RIP LOVELY LADY. Dance all around HEAVEN. Glorious paradise. What an audience you will have! They will love it.
Dance dance dance Marge.
Condolence to everyone that loved you.
A little girl who loved you.
(Now a senior citizen)


Posted by: A friend
Oct 23, 2020


Have long loved this Dancing Queen. Her musical dances with Gower are some of the best dance scenes to ever come out of Hollywood. One of the last Hollywood greats. RIP Marge.


Posted by: Geoff Lambert - Horley UK
Oct 23, 2020


Greg, so sorry to hear about your mom, i will forever have a place in my heart for her and Blake. Special , special gifted people.


Posted by: Joanne Thompson - Osprey, FL - friend
Oct 22, 2020


Candle

Godspeed Marge, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful memories. Now dancing eternally in the Ultimate Venue.


Posted by: Harry Simpson - Buckeye, AZ
Oct 22, 2020


Our condolences to her family members. I never knew that Snow White was drawn from a real person; how wonderful to know it was Marge Champion. May God's peace be of comfort to you all.


Posted by: A friend
Oct 22, 2020


Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of Marge Champion. What a beautiful person and exquisite dancer. May the family treasure the many memories of her as we her fans do the same. May the God of all comfort soften your grief during this very difficult time.


Posted by: L. M. - CA
Oct 22, 2020


What a wonderful life may the God of love and tender mercies comfort and strengthen the Champion family in this hard and painful time


Posted by: Karen
Oct 22, 2020