The world cries the death of the legendary Cuban dancer Alicia Alonso

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(CNN Spanish) - Cuban classical dancer Alicia Alonso died Thursday at age 98, a spokesman for the National Ballet of Cuba confirmed to CNN. Alonso died in a hospital in Havana and at the moment the cause of his death has not been revealed, according to state media Granma and Cubadebate.

MIRA: The Cuban dancer Alicia Alonso dies

Social networks are flooded with messages reminding cousin Ballerina Assoluta :

The Minister of Communications Cuba, Jorge Luis Perdomo, sent his condolences and praised the "extraordinary talent" of Alonso

Our deepest regret for the death of Alicia Alonso. Her extraordinary talent, her imperishable work and her loyalty to #Cuba will make her immortal. https://t.co/Ao9OrhiWB3

- Jorge Luis Perdomo (@ JorgeLuisPerd20) October 17, 2019

For his part, the vice minister of that portfolio called it an "icon of Cuban culture":

#FidelCastro on #AliciaAlonso, icon of Cuban culture: “Your merit is very great. Today ballet and many other activities of art and culture have become widespread. That was like the silk hand that awakened the sleeping genius at the bottom of our people's soul. ”Pic.twitter.com/whLac9aaxf

- Rogelio Sierra Díaz (@RogelioSierraD) October 17, 2019

Mexican journalist Jenaro Villamil joined the messages

Rest in peace Alicia Alonso, the great dancer, director and teacher of many generations of great Cuban artists. He died today at 98. pic.twitter.com/Uul3BJv6GK

- Jenaro Villamil (@jenarovillamil) October 17, 2019

Just like José Ramón Cabañas, Cuban ambassador to the US, who said it was a sad day for Cuba and the world:

Sad day for #Cuba and for our friends in the world: Alicia Alonso, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the National Ballet dies https://t.co/R3lFhxKBOg

- José Ramón Cabañas (@JoseRCabanas) October 17, 2019

The president of Cuba said that Alonso left "a huge void":

#AliciaAlonso is gone and leaves us a huge void, but also an insurmountable legacy. She placed #Cuba on the altar of the best of world dance. #Thanks Alicia for your immortal work. #We are Cuba. https://t.co/rXEk78LbRt

- Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) October 17, 2019

The National Dance Company of Mexico sent its condolences:

We regret the sensitive death of Alicia Alonso, considered one of the legends of Cuban dance and classical ballet; In addition to founder of the National Ballet of Cuba
We join the grief that seizes the dance community, family and friends

QEPD prima ballerina pic.twitter.com/JJhLeOilm5

- CNDanzaMX (@CNDanzaMX) October 17, 2019

Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard sent a message on Twitter:

The Government of Mexico regrets the death of the great Alicia Alonso and extends her sincere condolences to the government and people of Cuba for the great loss that this means. He will live forever with his art among us. Rest in peace.

- Marcelo Ebrard C. (@m_ebrard) October 17, 2019