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Mikael Jonathan Rudolph

Published February 26, 2010

Mikael Jonathan Rudolph, 51

Bainbridge Island native Mikael Jonathan Rudolph died peacefully in his home in Minneapolis on Feb. 26, following a six-month battle with acute myelogenous leukemia.

Mikael was a mime and vaudeville performer well-known to audiences at renaissance and fringe festivals, churches and schools nationwide. He taught swing, salsa and ballroom dance in the Twin Cities and was a political activist who co-founded Impeach For Peace and worked tirelessly with others toward political reform.

He is preceded in death by parents John and Natalie; sister Kristi; and his cat Louie. He is survived by brother James; nephew Zephyr; nieces Jamila; Rio and Trinity; great-niece Aliyah; cats Ash Moxie and Jabo; and many friends who love him. Contributions may be made to Visitation Monastery of Minneapolis or RESCU Foundation. Memorial service details to follow at www.mikaelthemime.com.