National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has just sent out the following letter in remembrance of Fyvush Finkel, who passed away over the weekend.
"He was close to our hearts and he will remain ever so. The legendary theater and television star Fyvush Finkel, died in his home early Sunday morning, August 14. His many colleagues at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene mark his passing with deep affection and reverence.
"A vital and vibrant link to the heyday of the Yiddish theatre in New York, Fyvush was by his own admission, the oldest living Yiddish theatre star in New York. He began his acting career when he was 9, in 1931. "Fyvush was planning on visiting the Off-Broadway smash "The Golden Bride" on Thursday August 18, at the 2pm matinee. The Emmy-winning actor (Picket Fences) was a few months old when this musical by Joseph Rumshinsky was a hit on Second Avenue. He had planned to visit the cast backstage and do a walk-on to bless the production.Photo by Rivka Katvan
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