I was devastated to read that Hinton Battle has passed away. I first saw him as Scarecrow in the original production of The Wiz on Broadway.
I had never seen anyone move like that. I have been a fan ever since.
When I heard the sad news today, I immediately went to YouTube to rewatch him in Once More, with Feeling. As always, his performance as the demon Sweets — which raised what was already the greatest episode of Buffy to a whole other level — took my breath away.
I am grateful to have had the privilege to witness such talent and such sheer joy in motion.