Adolfo 'Shabba Doo' Quiñones Dies, Breakin' & Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Star Was 65
The world-famous breakdancer and Breakin' star best known by his nickname Shabba Doo, Adolfo Quinones has sadly passed away at the age of 65. The news was announced by his family just one day after Quiñones posted a photo of himself in bed, revealing that he was feeling a "wee bit sluggish" from his cold, but had reported negative for Covid-19. A cause of death hasn't been confirmed, but investigators say a roommate found the dancer unconscious on Wednesday night before he was later pronounced dead.
In an Instagram post, Quiñones' sister Fawn addresses her brother's passing by writing, "I Love You Special K my Big Brother Shabba Doo Ozone. My Heart is Broken apart we look alike and Dance Alike My Heart Wiull Never Be The Same It Hurts!"
Born in Chicago in 1955, Quiñones was a member of The Original Lockers dance group alongside Fred "Rerun" Berry, Don "Campbellock" Campbell,...
In an Instagram post, Quiñones' sister Fawn addresses her brother's passing by writing, "I Love You Special K my Big Brother Shabba Doo Ozone. My Heart is Broken apart we look alike and Dance Alike My Heart Wiull Never Be The Same It Hurts!"
Born in Chicago in 1955, Quiñones was a member of The Original Lockers dance group alongside Fred "Rerun" Berry, Don "Campbellock" Campbell,...
- 12/30/2020
- by Jeremy Dick
- MovieWeb
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