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MEAN GIRLS' Stephanie Bissonnette Passes Away at 32
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2022

According to the official Mean Girls Twitter account, Mean Girls original cast member Stephanie Bissonnette passed away at the age of 32. Bissonette had been battling medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, since 2019. 

Ronald Dennis, Original Richie in A CHORUS LINE, Passes Away at 78
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2022

Broadway legend Ronald 'Ronnie' Dennis Watson passed away on December 17, 2022 at 9:20pm after a prolonged illness. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was 78 years young. He is survived by his brother George, nieces and nephews, numerous friends and Chosen Family who have shared in his amazing life and spirit.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Passes Away at 40
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Stephen 'tWitch' Boss has passed away at the age of 40. The memorable contestant, All-Star and judge of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was a staple on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as its resident dancer, DJ and co-executive producer.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Film Actress Ruth Madoc Passes Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2022

According to various sources, Ruth Madoc, the actress best known for playing Fruma Sarah in the Fiddler on the Roof film, and Gladys Pugh in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! passed away on Friday, December 9th after surgery she received for a fall earlier in the week. 

Broadway Actor Quentin Oliver Lee Passes Away at 34
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2022

Broadway actor Quentin Oliver Lee, who most recently starred Off-Broadway in Heather Christian's Oratorio For Living Things, has passed away at age 34 from colon cancer. 

Arthur Callahan, Company Manager For AIN'T TOO PROUD & More, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2022

Arthur Callahan, Company Manager for the National Tour of Ain't Too Proud, the National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and the National Tour of Motown The Musical, has passed away. 

Actress and FAME Singer Irene Cara Passes Away at 63
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2022

According to a post on her official Twitter account, Broadway and film actress Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the movie FAME, has passed away at age 63 in her home in Florida. The cause of death has not yet been released.

Theatre Critic and Artist Michael Feingold Passes Away At Age 77
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022

Esteemed theatre critic and artist, Michael Feingold has passed away. He was 77 years old.

New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2022

Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City.  Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues. 

Barbara Warner Howard, Founding Member of New York Theatre Workshop, Passes Away
by Team BWW - November 15, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Barbara Leah Warner Howard died on November 9, 2022, peacefully at home while listening to Ella Fitzgerald, surrounded by family and friends. 

Michael Butler, Producer Of Broadway's Original HAIR, Passes Away At 95
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2022

Michael Butler, famed producer of the musical Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, passed peacefully November 7, 2022 at the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, CA.  He was born November 26, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

HARRY POTTER & West End Actor Leslie Phillips Dies at 98
by Michael Major - November 8, 2022

Phillips is well known as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films. He was also seen in four of the 31 Carry On films. Phillips was seen on stage in Peter Pan, Better For Worse, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and more.

Aaron Carter Passes Away at 34
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2022

Aaron Carter, a singer with credits both on and off-Broadway, has passed away at the age of 34. According to reports, he was found dead in his home in Lancaster, California on Saturday, November 5th.

Oscar and Tony Award Nominee Douglas McGrath Passes Away at 64
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2022

Oscar and Tony Award nominee Douglas McGrath, who wrote and performed Everything's Fine Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre, died suddenly on Thursday, November 3 in New York City at age 64. 

Jay Rogers, Award-Winning Performer and Director, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2022

According to various reports, award-winning performer and director Jay Rogers passed away on Friday, October 28th, 2022.

Leslie Jordan Passes Away at 67
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and writer Leslie Jordan has passed away at 67. Jordan is most known for his roles on Will and Grace, Hearts Afire, American Horror Story, and Call Me Kat. He was seen onstage in My Trip Down the Pink Carpet and Lucky Guy.

Carly Simon Releases Statement on the Passing of Sisters Joanna and Lucy Simon
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2022

Carly Simon paid tribute to her sisters Joanna and Lucy Simon in a statement released to Entertainment Weekly. Opera singer Joanna Simon, 85, succumbed to the effects of thyroid cancer just one day after her sister, Broadway composer Lucy Simon, 82, died from metastatic breast cancer.

Broadway Director and Choreographer Chet Walker Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2022

Multi-Award Winning Director/Choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on  ​​​​​​​Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina, from a glioblastoma tumor.  His devoted husband Jack, their beloved daughter Charlie, and close family were at his side.

Opera Singer Joanna Simon, Sister of Carly and Lucy Simon, Has Passed Away
by BWW Staff - October 21, 2022

Opera singer Joanna Simon has passed away at the age of 85. Simon succumbed to the effects of thyroid cancer just one day after her sister, Broadway composer Lucy Simon, 82, died from metastatic breast cancer. The two women are survived by their sister, singer-songwriter Carly Simon.

Actor Josephine Melville, Star of NINE NIGHT at Nottingham Playhouse, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022

Josephine Melville, star of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse, has passed away. Read a joint statement from Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse here.

Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.

Photos: Broadway Lights Dim in Honor of Angela Lansbury
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2022

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, the Broadway community paused to honor the memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, the six-time Tony Award-winning actress whose career spanned six decades on Broadway. Check out photos of 45th Street during the special tribute.

Broadway Community Reacts to Angela Lansbury's Passing
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022

The Broadway community has shared their grief, praise, and cherished memories of Angela Lansbury in the wake of her passing. Read them here. Read touching tributes and stories from Patti Lupone, Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Audra McDonald, and more here.

Michael Callan, Original 'Riff' in WEST SIDE STORY, Dies at 86
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Michael Callan, who starred as Riff in the original Broadway cast of West Side Story, has died at age 86. 

Dame Angela Lansbury Passes Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022

Dame Angela Lansbury has passed away at 96 Read our complete obituary here. Lansbury made her Broadway debut in 1957 in Hotel Paradiso, followed by A Taste of Honey (1960), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), and in Mame (1966), winning her first Tony. She was the star of 'Murder, She Wrote,' the longest running detective drama series in the history of television.


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