Dance icon and Breakin' star Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones dies aged 65 after recent negative COVID-19 test
Dance icon Adolfo Quinones 'Shabba-Doo' died at the age of 65 just one day after receiving a negative test result for COVID-19.
His 'unexpected' death was confirmed on Twitter by singer and choreographer Toni Basil on Wednesday.
The Breakin' star had shared updates about a looming cold on his social media platforms on Tuesday.
Tragic: Dance icon Adolfo Quinones 'Shabba-Doo' died at the age of 65 just one day after receiving a negative test result for COVID-19
'It is with extreme sadness The Lockers family announces the unexpected passing of our beloved Adolfo Shabba-doo Quinones,' she shared in a tweet. In this difficult time we are requesting privacy.
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No cause of death has been officially released and there were no signs of foul play as of Wednesday afternoon.
Law enforcement officials relayed to TMZ that a roommate apparently found Quinones unconscious on Tuesday night.
Sad: His 'unexpected' death was confirmed on Twitter by singer and choreographer Toni Basil on Wednesday
Somber: In a post shared on Tuesday morning, Adolfo seemed to be in great spirits after receiving a negative COVID-19 test
In a post shared on Tuesday morning, Adolfo seemed to be in great spirits after receiving a negative COVID-19 test despite battling an illness for weeks.
'Good news y’all! I’m feeling all better just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is I’m Covid 19 negative! Woo hoo!!!' he shared with his Facebook fans.
'I awoke this morning to a gift from my pal, George “DJ 360” Jett! Thanks man! Anyway, I’m excited lots of catching up to do. Let’s gooo! Thank you to everyone for your kind, sweet, and loving get well wishes and thoughts.
Best in the biz: Shabba-Doo is known as a pioneer in the dance community and became one of the most notable breakdancers on the West Coast; seen in 1984
'Oh, I didn’t sleep in my beanie and glasses, lol, I donned them cause my vanity kicked in and didn’t want you to see my bed head, and crusty eyes, haha... Have a great day peeps.'
Shabba-Doo is known as a pioneer in the dance community and became one of the most notable breakdancers on the West Coast.
Adolfo, who hailed from Chicago, Illinois, was an original member of The Lockers with Don 'Campbellock' Campbell, Fred 'Rerun' Berry and Toni Basil.
His legendary status was cemented in stone with starring roles as Orlando 'Ozone' in Breakin' and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
In addition to his roles on screen, Quinones served as a choreographer to the stars having worked with Lionel Richie, Madonna and Luther Vandross.
Boss: His legendary status was cemented in stone with starring roles as Orlando 'Ozone' in Breakin' and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo; seen in 1984
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