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Czech Actor and Director Pavel Fieber Dies at 79
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020

Czech actor and director Pavel Fieber has died at age 79.

Confirmed: GLEE Star Naya Rivera Found Dead at 33 Years Old
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020

 Naya Rivera's body has been recovered from Lake Piru, according to the Ventura Country Sheriff's department. Rivera, best known for her role as Santana on Glee, was 33. 

Jujamcyn Team Member Danny Duran Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020

Jucjamcyn has shared that Danny Duran, a member of their team for over 30 years, has passed away.

Actors' Equity Association Mourns The Loss Of Member Nick Cordero
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2020

Actors' Equity Association mourns the loss of union member Nick Cordero, who lost his battle with COVID-19 on July 5.

Social Media Remembrances: Broadway and Hollywood Stars Mourn the Passing of Nick Cordero
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2020

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was incredibly saddened to report that Nick Cordero died at 41 years of age at Cedar-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles after 91 days in the hospital. Stars from the stage and screen are mourning Cordero's death with touching tributes on social media.

Tony-Nominated Broadway Actor Nick Cordero Dies at 41
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2020

BroadwayWorld is very sad to report that actor Nick Cordero died this morning at 41 years of age at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles after 91 days in the hospital. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Kloots and their 1 year old son Elvis.


Theater and Television Writer Christina Tippit Brown Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - July 2, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to have learned that writer Christina Tippit Brown has passed away at age 94. 

Professional Dancers Society Chairman Joni Eichenbaum Berry Dies At 89
by BWW News Desk - July 1, 2020

Philanthropist Joni Berry passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Los Angeles from complications of COVID-19 at age 89. For 24 years, Joni was Chairman of the Professional Dancers Society (PDS) which is affiliated with The Actors Fund and was a founding member, former President and Board Member of SHARE, Inc. 

Actor Sandy Rosenberg Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that actor Sandy Rosenberg has passed away.

Elly Stone, Best Known For JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS, Has Died at 93
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that singer and actress Elly Stone has died at age 93.

Milton Glaser, Creator of the 'I [Heart] NY' Logo, Dies at 91
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Milton Glaser, graphic designer behind the famous 'I [heart] NYa?? logo, has died at age 91.

Musical Theatre Star Michael Falzon Passes Away at Age 48
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020

International musical theatre star, Michael Falzon, has passed away at age 48.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Film Director Joel Schumacher Passes Away at Age 80
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2020

Veteran filmmaker, Joel Schumacher, the director behind the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, has passed away at age 80.

Ian Holm, Stage and Screen Veteran Best Known For THE LORD OF THE RINGS, Has Died at Age 88
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that British actor Ian Holm, a veteran of both stage and screen, has died at age 88.

World-Renowned Vocal Coach Kristin Linklater Passes Away at 84
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Kristin Linklater, world-renowned vocal coach and mother of Broadway veteran Hamish Linklater, passed away earlier this month in her Orkney home. She was 84 years old.

Bollywood Actor Sushant Singh Rajput Has Died at Age 34
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has died at age 34. Variety has reported that his apparent cause of death is suicide.

Playwright Louise Page Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2020

The Guardian has reported that playwright Louise Page, best known for her work at the Royal Court and the Royal Shakespeare Company passed from cancer on May 30 at the age of 65.

Chris Trousdale, Former Member of DREAM STREET Who Began Career on Broadway, Has Died at 34
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and musicians Chris Trousdale has passed away. TMZ has reported that he passed away due to COVID-19. He was 34. 

John McCormack, Executive Director of INTAR, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - June 1, 2020

INTAR has announced the sad news that John McCormack, longtime Executive Director of INTAR, died on Monday May 18th in his Queens NY home from natural causes related to COVID-19. McCormack was 61.

VIDEO: Larry Kramer Discusses THE NORMAL HEART and More on Theater Talk
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

To honor the life and work of this pioneering artist and activist, flashback to Larry Kramer's appearance on the chat show, Theater Talk, as his play The Normal Heart made its long overdue Broadway debut.

TV: Watch Larry Kramer Talk About His Masterpiece, THE NORMAL HEART, on Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2020

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, legendary playwright, author, and activist, Larry Kramer passed away this morning. With his passing, Kramer leaves behind a legacy of important, eye-opening, controversial art, including his masterpiece, The Normal Heart.

Social: Broadway Reacts to the Passing of Larry Kramer
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

The Broadway community reacts to the passing of playwright, author, and activist, Larry Kramer.

Breaking: Playwright, Author & Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2020

According to the New York Times, Larry Kramer passed away this morning in Manhattan from pneumonia. He was 84 years old.

Director, Playwright, and Leader in African-American Theater, Walter Dallas, Dies at 73
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Walter Dallas, director, playwright, musician, teacher, and leader in African-American theater, has died at age 73.

Talent Agent Joel Carlton Dies at 52
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talent agent Joel R. Carlton, 52, passed away on February 12, 2020 in New York City. He lived with glioblastoma multiforme for two and a half years. 


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