Stage and Screen Actor Orson Bean Dies at 91by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2020BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Orson Bean has died at age 91. According to The New York Times, his cause of death was a 'traffic accident' in Venice, CA. Capt. Brian Wendling of the Los Angeles Police Department said that Bean was struck and killed by a car on Friday while crossing the street. Photo Flashback: Remembering Kirk Douglasby Walter McBride - February 6, 2020Hollywood and stage actor, Kirk Douglas, passed away yesterday at age 103. In memory of the legendary actor, BroadwayWorld is reflecting on his life and legacy with a photo flashback. Playwright Jane Milmore Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - February 5, 2020Emmy-nominated, People's Choice award-winning producer-actress-playwright passed away from a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California, on February 4, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. She was 64 years old. MONTY PYTHON Actor and Director Terry Jones Has Died at 77by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2020BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Monty Python star Terry Jones has died, according to the BBC. The news was confirmed by his agent. No further details of his death have been released at this time. Jones was 77 years old. Photo Flash: Remembering Buck Henryby Walter McBride - January 23, 2020As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Buck Henry passed away at the age of 89. Henry was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty. Photo Flashback: Remembering Jerry Hermanby Walter McBride - December 29, 2019Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Today, we're remembering Herman with a look back at some photos from our archives. Check them out below! Broadway Will Dim its Lights For Jerry Herman on January 7by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2019Yesterday, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the loss of composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, who passed away on December 26, 2019 at age 88. To commemorate his life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Tuesday, January 7th at exactly 6:45pm. Video Flashback: A Look Back on the Life and Career of Jerry Hermanby BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019This morning, BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report that legendary Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jerry Herman has passed away. Take a look back on his life with a roundup of flashback videos, from past Tony Awards, clips from his shows, interviews, and much more! The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Jerry Hermanby BWW News Desk - December 27, 2019BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened this morning to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences. THE COLOR PURPLE's Allee Willis Dies at 72by BWW News Desk - December 25, 2019BroadwayWorld is sad to report that THE COLOR PURPLE's co-writer, Allee Willis, died on December 24, 2019 at 72.BroadwayWorld is sad to report that THE COLOR PURPLE's co-writer, Allee Willis, died on December 24, 2019 at 72. Willis' long-term partner Prudence Fenton shared news her death on Instagram. Broadway Veteran Danny Aiello Passes Away at 86by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen star Danny Aiello passed away yesterday, December 12, from a 'sudden illness.' He was 86 years old.
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