He was 90 years old.
“A son, brother, father, grandfather and a true legend of stage & screen.”
Banas died Monday at an assisted living facility in Encino, CA.
Bob Banas in 2005.Amanda Edwards/Getty
Amanda Edwards/Getty
“You played with the best of them,” the post continued.
Thanks for being the best pop a kid could ask for.
I will love you forever and ever.
Fly on Joyboy…I know the dance party up above is going to be amazing!"
Banas' Joyboy was one of the ensemble members of the Jets street gang.
Earlier this summer,Tony Mordente, who played fellow Jet, Action, preceded Banas in death.
Robert “Bobby” Banas was born Sept. 22, 1933 in New York City.
Banas made his screen debut in 1952’sHas Anybody Seen My Gal?in which he danced the Charleston.
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In his later years, he became both a choreographer and dance teacher.
He is survived by his son, director and photographer Eden Tyler Banas.
