She was a dancer with both the San Francisco and New York City Ballet, and later appeared in the Broadway shows On Your Toes and Shinbone Alley. After retiring as a dancer, she became a professional photographer.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: the actress Charlotte d’Amboise, the actor and dancer Christopher d’Amboise, George d’Amboise, and Catherine d’Amboise. A memorial service is being planned for March 30 in New York City.
