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FILE - Dancer Yolanda Montez, better known as Tongolele, talks about a photograph in her home, during an interview in Mexico City, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File) FILE - Dancer ...

Tongolele, the renowned American-born dancer who captivated audiences in mid-20th century Mexico with her mesmerizing hip movements and distinctive stage presence, has passed away at the age of 93.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93.