My education on the matter is that dancing was forbidden in Ireland for a period of time, and so dancers would keep their arms down while dancing so that the local priest couldnt see what they were doing through the windows as he made his round, Luanne Schlosser, a certified Irish dance instructor and owner of the Blakey Irish Dance School, told The Sheaf in 2020. When he was 17, he became the first American to win the all-world championship in Irish dancing. Quite simply, it is a masterpieceRiverdance is a theatrical show consisting mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. Flatley, 64, shot to fame with Riverdance, which first appeared during the 1994 Eurovision interval in Dublin, lasting seven minutes. In a few short years, Riverdance and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance took over the world, entertaining millions of people with their unique brand of Irish dancing. Lia Bray. It has since made Strabane-born producer John McColgan, and his wife Moya Doherty, from Donegal, multi-millionaires many times over. End of instagram post by michaelflatleyofficial, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "I will never forget Michaels incredible kindness to my late sister Edwina when she had cancer. The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Flatley's $100 million extortion and defamation lawsuit against Tyna Marie Robertson can proceed to trial. He was the second of five children and is brother to Anne-Marie, Eliza, Thomasina and Patrick. Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Michael Flatley has won a court ruling that allows him to sue a woman who claimed he had raped her. or redistributed. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Michael broke the mould of traditional Irish dancing by incorporating upper body movement and creating edgy rhythm patterns that departed from the traditional. [4][5] Michael was a plumber from County Sligo, and Eilish was a gifted step dancer from County Carlow whose mother, Hannah Ryan, was a champion dancer. He admitted: I am always in pain. No contract was ever signeddespite media reports indicating he hadbecause Flatley and his management would not agree to terms. I sympathize with anybody who is lying on that bed and facing the uncertainty of the future. Lord Of The Dance - Cry Of The Celts [Michael Flatley] Kaaris2016. In 1994, Riverdance debuted as a live stage show in Dublin, Ireland. We were at the fifth anniversary of Lord of the Dance in Las Vegas, and I did an interview with MTV, he said. Dunne, who had only just joined the cast and creative team of Riverdance, was initially invited to choreograph and perform the newly commissioned number \"Trading Taps\" with Tarik Winston. Michael Flatley - Lord of the dance finale. This article contains content provided by Instagram. Michael premiered Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games at the celebrated Palladium Theatre on Londons West End in 2014 and moved to the Dominion Theatre in 2015 where he made his final appearance on the West End stage before revisiting another sold out Wembley Arena for his final performance in the UK. [91], Flatley has been parodied in several US television series, including Friends, where Chandler Bing expresses his fear of Flatley due to the fact his "legs flail about as if independent from his body". He went on to create Lord of the Dance which debuted at the Point Theatre in Dublin in 1996. ' Michael recounted to The Guardian. So, don't count on the luck of the Irish and buy your tickets now! [2], On October 24, 2013, Flatley received the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Irish Post Awards on Park Lane. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Her mother, Hannah Ryan, was also a champion dancer. Legal Statement. Flatley, 64, has revealed that he is battling an aggressive form of cancer. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. The 64-year-old rose to stardom in the early '90s with his creation of "Riverdance" a theatrical show that includes mainly traditional Irish music and dance. No further comments will be made at this time. His first dancing teacher told him he had started too late to achieve real success, but Flatley persevered. 5:26. American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Due to his injuries, Flatley was only able to perform in the final two numbers of the performance. ", A post shared by Michael Flatley (@michaelflatleyofficial). Flatley, however, was chasing something grander than local-tavern glory. Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. 2022 Jun 16 Jun 19 2022. [57], In December 2001, Flatley became the first recipient of the Irish Dancing Commission Fellowship award (an honorary degree in Irish dance) and was also made a Fellow of the American Irish Dance Teachers' Association. He celebrated his 64th birthday in 2022. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [61], In 2007, the Freedom of the City of Cork was conferred on Flatley at a ceremony in Cork's City Hall. However, they divorced in 1997 after Michael reportedly had multiple affairs with other women. The American dancer - known by his nickname the Celtic Tiger - was chatting on the phone and took a rest on the step of a property, but his years of pounding the stage appeared to have caught up with him. Michael Flatley has undergone surgery following his cancer diagnosis. Michael Flatley is an American actor, former dancer, choreographer, writer, and presenter. or redistributed. In 1994 he changed the face of Irish dance forever with his breath-taking creation of Riverdance. I have a recurring broken bone in my right foot which just spontaneously breaks itself. [8] When Michael was two months old, the family moved from Detroit to Chicago's South Side. US dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley, famous for his Irish production Riverdance, has had surgery for an "aggressive form of cancer". In this context he developed and refined the progressive style of dance that became his trademark. Michael Flatley, (born July 16, 1958, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.), American dancer who transformed traditional Irish dancing into a popular spectator attraction. Michael last year revealed how he dealt with a malignant melanoma in 2003, and declared his last cancer scare made him want to live every moment. Michael Flatley, the dancer who rose to fame with his 'Riverdance' shows, announced he'd undergone surgery to battle cancer. 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It stars dance champions Michael Flatley and Jean Butler. [79] The statement read, "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Lawyers for Robertson and Mauro argued that the lawsuit brought by Flatley should be thrown out because the letter was a settlement offer and was protected under the First Amendment. Flatley's shows have played to more than 60 million people in 60 countries and have grossed more than $1 billion. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, first appeared during the 1994 Eurovision interval, Skip instagram post by michaelflatleyofficial, Michael Flatley hangs up dancing shoes after Vegas show, helped raise money for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy. As of 2015, Flatley was second only to Jack Butler Yeats in terms of the auction price of paintings by Irish painters. It was performed outdoors in the Rotten Row/Route of Kings[25] area of Hyde Park, London on a gigantic 4-tier hydraulic stage, with a live band, and over 100 dancers performing on all four levels of the stage during the finale. He took part in a sold-out tour before hanging up his dance shoes after heperformed at Caesars Colosseum in Las Vegas on St. Patrick's Day. Updates? As far as I know this track was not released unfortu. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He has previously had a diagnosis of facial skin cancer which he was treated for in 2003. [42], In May 2015, Flatley revealed that much of his vertebral column was irreparably damaged and that he had a damaged left knee, a torn right calf/triceps surae muscle, two ruptured Achilles tendons, a fractured rib, and a recurring broken bone in his foot. That's all. He was the second of five children, born to Irish parents Michael James Flatley and Elisabeth 'Eilish' Flatley (ne Ryan). [39] The 25 tracks include airs and tunes he has played in his shows, other traditional tunes, and new compositions. The dancer is known several Irish dance shows named Riverdale, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames and Celtic Tiger Life. In 1975, aged 17, Michael was the first American to win a World Irish Dance title at Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne, the Irish dancing championships. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). I felt like I built it and they took it, and that's the end of it and it hurt. In 2005 he introduced a two-act dance production, Celtic Tiger, and toured with it for several months, but in November 2006 all future performances were canceled. In general, it seems that people go after Guinness records for the same reason they buy carphones: So they can tell their friends, over and over, that they have one, wrote the Chicago Tribune in 1989 after Michael set his first record. Flatley's Los Angeles-based attorney, Bert Fields, said the decision will help celebrities who are sometimes the target of false allegations. [87] In 2020 he created the "Flatley'sTapForTen challenge" in order to raise money for people found homeless due to the COVID-19 pandemic, benefiting the charities Depaul in Ireland and Centrepoint in the UK. Flatley had been in a dispute with the Riverdance producers over his salary and royalty fees. The Riverdance 25th anniversary website suggests that since its debut, more than three billion people worldwide have seen the show on television. In 1998, Michael set a Guinness World Record of 28 taps per second, according to his website. [44], In November 2015, Flatley's show Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games premiered at the Lyric Theatre, a Broadway theatre. [26] The show featured six new numbers; one of which is Flatley's solo. In fact, according to the film, the leader of the pack, Ben, "invented"' riverdancing. The show continues to tour the world as popular now as it was when it started. His autobiography, Lord of the Dance: My Story, was published in 2006. He was exceptional to her. Michael Flatley - Lord Of The Dance (Live @ BGT) - YouTube 0:00 / 4:58 Michael Flatley - Lord Of The Dance (Live @ BGT) World Talents 4.64K subscribers 3M views 7 years ago Michael Flatley. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. In 1997, Flatley earned 36 million, ranking him 25th among the world's highest earning entertainers.[14]. Michael Flatley's Greatest Moments in Irish Dance Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 114K subscribers 76K 6.4M views 12 years ago See some of Michael Flatley's greatest moments in irish. While Flatley didnt create the dance, he is synonymous with it due to Riverdance and Lord of the Dance the latter of which Flatley created in 1996 after leaving Riverdance in 1995. Flatley claimed the dispute had nothing to do with money, but rather creative control of his own choreography. The couple married in 1986 in a Danish registry office; they divorced in 1997 after multiple affairs with other women. On December 11, Michael was thrilled to be joined by his cast, friends and fans, for an unveiling of his portrait to adorn the famed walls of theater district eatery Sardis. Michael's siblings are Anne-Marie, Michael, Eliza, Thomasina, and Patrick. On 13 March, the show opened at the legendary Radio City Music Hall for the first of eight sold-out performances over five days. And Michael Flatley seems to have fully settled into his retirement. [71], In addition to Castlehyde and his London mansion, Flatley owns valuable properties in the Caribbean, New York, Beverly Hills, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. [3], In January 2017, Flatley introduced his troupe for a performance at the inauguration of Donald Trump. [86] He has hosted annual Christmas fundraisers for vulnerable children at his estate. Lord of the sweatpants: Riverdance legend Michael Flatley seems to have fully settled into his retirement as she stepped out in London this week. They had both emigrated to the United States in 1947. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Oscar Cainer tells all. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. STEPHEN 'What sentimental tosh!' Agony. Later that month, Riverdance returned, by popular demand, to the Point Theatre for a six-week sell-out run.Flatley's departure and second London run (October 1995)]Despite the show's growing success, cracks were beginning to appear in the relationship between the producers and lead dancer Michael Flatley. He continued to work as a creative director on new shows, and he oversaw the Lord of the Dance franchise with its various touring troupes. Michael said: So many people who surround me have had cancer and so many people I know have died from it. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. After the success of "Riverdance," Michael Flatley created "Lord of the Dance," which debuted in Dublin in 1996. New York City (March 1996)Following phenomenal success in Dublin and London in 1995, Riverdance travelled to the United States for the first time in March 1996. Hes an actor and a director. [5] They eventually had five children: Anne-Marie, Michael, Eliza, Thomasina, and Patrick. It premiered in June 1996 at the Point Theatre (now 3Arena) in Dublin then made its U.K. premiere at the London Coliseum. The actor is also a chess master. Michael has entered into the world of art with his innovative new art form where he portrays the fluid movement of dance on canvas. Market data provided by Factset. It can be a frightening place. With nearly 40 cast members, "Riverdance" is currently on a world tour with scheduled performances in the United States, Austria, Germany, Dublin and more. None of these skills, however, seemed likely to help him earn a living, so he went to work for his fathers contracting business and performed with local Irish dance groups in his spare time. We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. [14] From 1978 to 1979, Flatley toured with Green Fields of America. How fitting! Every morning my poor wife [Niamh O'Brien] has to witness me spending the first few minutes of the day trying to straighten my back and push my legs to start working. Michael Flatley - Lord Of The Dance. Michael was proud to realise his dream by making his Broadway debut in Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games at the Lyric Theater. Riverdance (1995)Main dancers are Michael Flatley and Jean ButlerSoundtrack was composed by Bill Whelan. Michael Flatley went on to create, direct and produce other successful shows such as "Feet of Flames" and "Celtic Tiger. A post on the Irish dancer and director's Instagram account said: "Michael. In 2010, Flatley dedicated the Garden of Memory and Music in Culfadda, County Sligo, the village his father left to seek a new life in America. In this early stage of his career he was described as "the white Michael Jackson" by The Hollywood Reporter, the "Rudolph Nureyev of Irish dance" by the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, and the Washington Post compared his feet to "the hands of Vladimir Horowitz in power and agility". [3], Flatley's next show, Celtic Tiger Live, opened in July 2005. Read about our approach to external linking. Although some critics considered Lord of the Dance to be an overblown exercise in self-indulgence and dance purists cringed at the sequined jackets and tight pants that Flatley favoured, his talent and stage presence were undeniable. The five-week run was sold out within three days of the tickets going on sale, with tickets reaching record sales of over 120,000. 7:51. [21] He also reportedly did not work well with Butler,[22][14] though on the split, Flatley said, "I just wanted control over the work that I had created myself. Legal Statement. RIVERDANCE, the original stage spectacular is celebrated the world . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [3], Michael Ryan Flatley was born on July 16, 1958, the second of five children born to Irish parents Michael James Flatley and Elisabeth "Eilish" Flatley (ne Ryan), both of whom had emigrated to the United States in 1947. "[23], Immediately after the Riverdance split, Flatley decided to create his own show, Lord of the Dance, which was capable of playing in arenas and stadiums aside from traditional theaters. [5] In 1975, at age 17, Flatley was the first American to win a World Irish Dance title at Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne, the Irish dancing championships. We are going on 20 years, and Im honored to present this brilliant group of dancers, he told the San Diego Union-Tribune in 2016. He retired soon after. Legal Statement. The Official Lord of the Dance Site Welcomes You For 25 years, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Gone were the Bolero jackets and ruffled shirts and in their place was a comfortable tracksuit and red trainers. [18][16] His creation debuted in February of 1995 at the Point Theatre in Dublin. [41], Also in the same year, Flatley created a revised spin-off of Lord of the Dance, entitled Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, which featured a similar storyline with new numbers, as well as new music by Gerard Fahy, who previously served as a bandleader and musical director in Flatley's shows. [30], In November 2007, Flatley and a troupe of male dancers performed on Dancing with the Stars in the U.S.[31] In October 2008, he appeared as a guest judge on an episode of the show, filling in for Len Goodman. AMERICAS GOT TALENT ALUM GRACE VANDERWAAL DISCUSSES GROWING UP IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER WIN, At the time he told the Irish Independent, "It was purely by chance that it was noticed. The show opened on November 7 and ran through January 3. I don't think that that's too much to ask. "[78] On January 11, 2023, a spokesperson for Flatley announced that he had undergone surgery after diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer. Costing about $2 million to bring the show from Ireland, Riverdance broke even in its first New York outing. As much as I have enjoyed seeing the other Riverdance shows and Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance -- there just seems to be something very special about this show! Flatley previously had cancer in 2003, when he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Michael Flatley's net worth was reportedly around 301 million (267m) in 2019. Flatley called it "a great honour". Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. For other inquiries Contact Us. Celtic Tiger debuted in 2005 and began a new era of dance which combined tradition with an international flare. In 2010, Flatley participated in the fundraising JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland. It is a record that still stands to this day. The couple have a son, Michael St James, born in 2007. ", Somebody watched the interview and brought it to the attention of my personal assistant and said: Did you ever notice the brown spot on the side of Michaels face? I had never even noticed it. ", Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines January 12, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid, Bette Midler confesses to plastic surgery: Time smooths 'everything out'. The 58-year-old was born in Chicago, Illinois - the son of Irish-born parents Michael and Eilish. Riverdance (1995) starring Michael Flatley \u0026 Jean ButlerRiverdance (1995)This year (2020) is the 25th anniversary of the epic theatrical masterpiece of Riverdance (1995). [37][38] The 3D film was later released on DVD and Blu-ray under the title, Michael Flatley Returns as Lord of the Dance, and shows performances from the O2 Arenas of London, Dublin, and Berlin. We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. [14], After attracting the attention of Ireland's president, Mary Robinson, and dance-show producers, Flatley was invited to help create an intermission show for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Flatley, born to an Irish-American family in Chicago, has also created, produced and directed productions including Feet Of Flames and Celtic Tiger. While most Irish children growing up in Chicagos Southwest Side ditched the dance classes for other hobbies, Michael kept at it. He also directed and starred in the spy thriller film Blackbird, which did not receive many positive reviews. No further comments will be made at this time. [40], On May 18, 2014, Flatley recorded a one-off 60 minute ITV Music Specials episode titled Michael Flatley: A Night to Remember celebrating his long career. [43] That year, a caricature of him was hung in the Sardi's restaurant on Broadway. According to People magazine, he is one of the 50 most Beautiful People in the World. In 2023, at age 64, he announced he was fighting "an aggressive form . He went on to create Lord of the Dance which debuted at the Point Theatre in Dublin in 1996. LOS ANGELES Michael Flatley has won a court ruling that allows him to sue a woman who claimed he had raped her. Left to die alone like an animal: Parents who left 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. US dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley, famous for his Irish production Riverdance, has had surgery for an "aggressive form of cancer". Following the success of the 1998 Hyde Park show, Flatley produced another version of Feet of Flames in 1999, which included half of the original show and half new material. In 2006, Flatley released Lord of the Dance: My Story, his autobiography. I realise he and Niamh are the most important and precious things in my life. 2023 BBC. [12] He later became a philanthropic donor to the Golden Gloves organization. Michael Flatley is an Irish-American dancer. [27], Flatley wrote "I will be a dancer until the day I die" in the program book of the show. [2] Thank you., The news comes nearly two years after he told the Sunday Independent that he battled skin cancer two decades prior. Since then, it has visited over 450 venues worldwide and has been seen by over 25 million people. In 2021, Flatley was named an Ambassador of Culture for Co Saolfada, a cancer research advocacy program. It was around 2003 and it was purely by chance that it was noticed.. Michael had been in a dispute with Riverdance producers over his salary and royalties, and was fired the night before the show was set to begin its second run in London. With Michael Flatley, Jean Butler, Brendn de Galla, Eileen Martin. Michael Flatley, the Lord of the Dancer creator who set the stage afire with his fast footwork in shows like Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames, announced on Wednesday (Jan. 11) that he was battling cancer. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. RIVERDANCE legend Michael Flatley is a household name across Ireland. He is a serious dancer, the first non-European to win the World Irish step-dancing championship (in Dublin in 1975), and the tap record certainly wont hurt his ambition to be a sort of Gregory Hines for the 90s.. It has been seen by over 25 million people, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world. [16][17] After receiving worldwide acclaim, Flatley pushed to turn the show into a full-length production, which became Riverdance. 'But physically Im a mess. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The Riverdance sensation, 58, looked almost unrecognisable as he swapped his outlandish stage costumes for a casual look while . But its every week they change. [32][33][34], In December 2009, Flatley returned to the stage for a limited run of the "Hyde Park" version of Feet of Flames in Taiwan. He rose to fame as a member of the Riverdance troupe, which popularised Irish dance internationally. [60][58] In 2016 he received an honorary degree from the University of Limerick. Flatley went on to create, direct and produce other successful shows such as "Feet of Flames" and "Celtic Tiger.". Ronan Hardiman's music from the original Lord of the Dance was used again along with new compositions, also by Hardiman himself. These tickets are going to sell faster than a Michael flatly dance off! His father was a plumber from County Sligo, and his mother was a step dancer from County Carlow. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Hes a very academic young man. The result of the dance is a truly unique visual display. The collaboration of the Riverdance Company, Bill Whelan, Michael Flatley and everyonelse that was involved in this show is just pure magic! The 1994 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Dublin, Ireland after Niamh Kavanagh won the prior year with her song In Your Eyes. The shows producers included a seven-minute showcase of Irish dance led by Michael Flatley. His support of many causes over the last two decades has aided and encouraged countless people to embrace his motto nothing is impossiblefollow your dreams. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Thank you.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Michael looked like he struggled to pull himself back up off the step, clinging onto a pillar before hauling himself onto his feet. Blackbird was scheduled to receive its world premiere in a private showing at the Raindance Film Festival in London, where Flatley was also a member of the Festival Jury. 1 or No. The show also includes popular elements from his previous shows, such as Flatley's flute solos and the line of dancers in the finale. The show was shot over 3 days at the O2 arenas in Dublin, London, and Berlin. Somebody watched the interview and brought it to the attention of my personal assistant and said: Did you ever notice the brown spot on the side of Michaels face? I had never even noticed it.. Michael Flatley first stepped onto the world stage when he toured with The Chieftains. In 2015, Flatley purchased a mansion in Belgravia, just off Eaton Square, for 28 million and listed Castlehyde for sale for 20 million. The dancers kept their arms down as a sign of subversion to her authority and the English people, per The Sheaf, since Irish culture was outlawed in the 14th century by the Statute of Kilkenny. An after-hours call to Mauro's lawyer, James Holmes, was not immediately returned. The following year he retired from dancing. Feet of Flames was the first show ever to be performed at Londons historic Route of Kings in Hyde Park. After putting his body through the ringer for decades, the star admitted to the Daily Mail earlier this year that his body just couldn't take anymore. 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