Li Cunxin

Li's first marriage was to Elizabeth Mackey in 1981.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-aug-20-la-et-maos-last-dancer-20100820-story.html|author=Ng, David|title='Mao's Last Dancer' follows Chinese defector Li Cunxin's odyssey|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=20 August 2010|accessdate=26 October 2019}}</ref> They were divorced in 1987.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/local/history/culture-scene/article/Li-waltzes-free-11031635.php|author=Glentzer, Molly and Mike Snyder|title='Li waltzes free: Chinese officials release dancer detained after he wed U.S. girl - UPDATE' |work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=27 March 2017|accessdate=26 February 2022}}</ref>

Li's first marriage was to Elizabeth Mackey in 1981.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-aug-20-la-et-maos-last-dancer-20100820-story.html|author=Ng, David|title='Mao's Last Dancer' follows Chinese defector Li Cunxin's odyssey|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=20 August 2010|accessdate=26 October 2019}}</ref> They were divorced in 1987.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chron.com/local/history/culture-scene/article/Li-waltzes-free-11031635.php|author=Glentzer, Molly and Mike Snyder|title='Li waltzes free: Chinese officials release dancer detained after he wed U.S. girl - UPDATE' |work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=27 March 2017|accessdate=26 February 2022}}</ref>

Mary McKendry and Li were married that same year and now have three children: Sophie (born in 1988), Thomas (1992), and Bridie (1997).<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

Mary McKendry and Li were married that same year and now have three children: Sophie (born in 1989), Thomas (1992), and Bridie (1997).<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

On 20 June 2023, Li announced that he and Mary would retire at the end of 2023, she from the teaching position as principal repetiteur with the ballet company. Li cited a heart condition. Mary has been undergoing treatment for cancer.<ref name="2023-06-20_ABC" />

On 20 June 2023, Li announced that he and Mary would retire at the end of 2023, she from the teaching position as principal repetiteur with the ballet company. Li cited a heart condition. Mary has been undergoing treatment for cancer.<ref name="2023-06-20_ABC" />