Andy Hardy obituary

My friend Andy Hardy, who has died aged 50 of pneumonia, was a dancer, choreographer, music composer, film-maker and disabled rights activist.Andy was born with cerebral palsy and was raised in west London by his mother, Rose, who would not allow attitudes to disability to prevent her son from enjoying a full and adventurous childhood. Andy did not have speech but was exceptionally close to his brother, Kevin, and could communicate with him using just a gesture or a glance. Continue reading...