Bobby Banas, the versatile actor, dancer, and choreographer known for his work in iconic movie musicals, has passed away at the age of 90. Banas, who portrayed Joyboy in West Side Story and appeared in beloved films such as Bye Bye Birdie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Mary Poppins, succumbed to pneumonia on Monday at an assisted living facility in Encino.
One of Banas' memorable moments that garnered renewed interest was a clip from a 1964 episode of The Judy Garland Show, where he led a dance number to the song 'The Nitty Gritty.' This clip has since gained millions of views on YouTube.
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