The great mime died Saturday in Paris. He brought poetry to silence (AP).
A Marceau quote (Reuters):
"Mime, like music, knows neither borders nor nationalities," he once said. "If laughter and tears are the characteristics of humanity, all cultures are steeped in our discipline."
Marcel Marceau survived the Holocaust, fought in the resistance, was inspired by Charlie Chaplin. His visits to Chicago were captured by Art Shay, including a trip Marceau made to Maxwell Street with Nelson Algren. Click for the Marcel Marceau photo and memory. Below is another shot of the duo preparing to duel. All photos copyright Art Shay.
UPDATE Art Shay has sent along a note of his Marcel Marceau memories.
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