This morning Frankie Manning passed away peacefully.

Frankie Manning has been an inspiration to us all and the outpouring of love from the community in these past few days is amazing.  Many people are sharing their stories of Frankie on Facebook and elsewhere.  Please feel free to leave your memories here as well.

I’ve done my part.  Now it’s your turn. A one… a two… you know what to do…

Frankie Manning

Tonight swingout for Frankie.

Filed Under: Dance Community, Lindybloggers | Monday, April 27th, 2009
Tags: ambassador of lindy hop, frankie manning, lindy hop, memories, passing, rip

From all of us at Lindybloggers we send our best wishes and love to Frankie Manning.

Here is the announcement from the Frankie 95 team on Frankie’s health.  Please send him your love and wishes so that we can ring in his 95th birthday with him at the front smiling that amazing smile.

Dear Friends of Frankie,

As you might have heard, Frankie entered the hospital a week and a half ago, due to problems with his medication. Then on Friday, he was taken into the intensive care unit after he developed pneumonia. It is a very serious situation.

Although he cannot talk or move his limbs, he recognizes people and responds to their messages of caring and love. Throughout all of this, his spirit remains strong and his family and close friends are with him.

Please take some time during your day to send Frankie healing energy, prayers and love, and tell everyone you know to do the same. You can also send him a personal note of encouragement here:

Frankie Manning, PO Box 737648 , Elmhurst NY 11373

Frankie needs our support!

Of course, we will keep you all updated as his condition changes.

The Frankie 95 Team

Please e-mail this on to your friends, so we can help spread the love, who may not see it on Facebook or read it here.

Filed Under: Dance Community, Lindybloggers | Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Tags: 95th birthday, frankie 95, frankie manning, health, love