Graham Usher (1938–1975) was a ballet dancer with the

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. Usher appeared as a castaway on the

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programme ''

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'' on 16 May 1970. He was forced to retire early in 1970 due to fainting fits. He died suddenly at the age of 36 in February 1975. Jeffery Taylor subsequently described him as:

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1938 births Place of birth missing 1975 deaths Place of death missing British male ballet dancers Dancers of The Royal Ballet {{UK-artist-stub