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Detroit burlesque legend Toni Elling has died at 94 years old | Metro Detroit News | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times
I am saddened by the death of Miss Toni Elling, she was a dear friend and big sister to me. We spent lots of time in her apartment chatting… | Instagram
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Detroit's Toni Elling lives on through the Black burlesque performers who became her chosen family | Arts | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times
A bittersweet blend of loss and deepest gratitude today as I learned of the passing of the gorgeous (inside and out!) Toni Elling, the one… | Instagram
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