BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Influential dancer and visual artist, Jimmy "Rook" Hawkins Jr., was remembered Sunday afternoon, after his recent passing.
To honor him, his family and friends set up a "Dance for Rook" dance session.
He was known as a "free spirit with a unique soul".
The Buffalo-native also attended the "Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts".
Hawkins passed away in August.
