Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - November 26, 2023Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.' Composer David Del Tredici Has Passed Away at 86by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2023Boosey & Hawkes has announced the loss of American composer David Del Tredici, who passed away at age 86 on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his Greenwich Village home in New York City, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Matthew Perry Passes Away at 54by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2023BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and playwright Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit television show Friends, has passed away. He was 54. Bill Kenwright Passes Away at 78by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023Explore the life and impact of theatre producer Bill Kenwright, known for his groundbreaking work in the industry. Discover the legacy he leaves behind and the impact he made on the world of entertainment. Haydn Gwynne Dies Aged 66by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 20, 2023BroadwayWorld is very sad to report that actor Haydn Gwynne, who starred in Billy Elliot the Musical on stage, has died aged 66. Stage and Screen Actor Burt Young, Best Known For ROCKY, Dies at 83by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2023BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Burt Young has died at age 83. Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, known professionally as Burt Young, is best known for playing Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Joanna Merlin, Original FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Star, Dies at 92by Michael Major - October 16, 2023Merlin was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Merlin cast several Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Pacific Overtures. She also cast Evita and On the Twentieth Century. She was seen on screen in Fame and Law & Order. Screen Actress Suzanne Somers Dies at 76by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Suzanne Somers has died at age 76, following a battle with breast cancer. Somers died in her home on October 15, 2023, the day before her 77th birthday. Director Shirley Jo Finney Passes Away at 74by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2023The theater community mourns the passing of celebrated director Shirley Jo Finney, who passed away after battling cancer. The Fountain Theatre will host a memorial service to honor her life and achievements. Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2023Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82.
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