Negrita Jayde (July 5, 1958August 28, 2009) was a Canadian female bodybuilding champion, personal trainer, author, actress and businesswoman. She was the longtime partner and fiancée of

Gregory Hines Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. As an actor, he is best known for '' Wolfen'' (1981), '' The Cotton C ...

at the time of his death in August 2003. Her books include ''Supervixen: Secrets for Building a Lean and Sexy Body'' (1995).

Death

Jayde died, aged 51, on August 28, 2009 having been ill with

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. She is buried next to Hines at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery in Oakville,

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References

External links

Negrita Jayde Photo Gallery
* * 1958 births 2009 deaths Canadian female bodybuilders Place of birth missing Place of death missing Canadian television personalities Canadian women television personalities Canadian people of Ukrainian descent {{Canada-sport-bio-stub