Magician Milt Larsen Dies at 92by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023Milt Larsen has died at 12:28pm on Sunday, May 28th, in Los Angeles of Natural Causes at 92. The patriarch of magic, Milt was perhaps best known for his life-long role in the world of magic and illusion, and grew up in a family of magicians. Tina Turner Has Died At Age 83by Team BWW - May 24, 2023Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.
Director and Writer Adam Brace Dies Aged 43by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 2, 2023Director and writer Adam Brace has died at the age of 43 after a short illness. There will be an event in his memory with further details to follow. Don Sebesky, Broadway Orchestrator of PARADE and More, Has Passed Awayby BWW News Desk - April 29, 2023His Broadway theater credits include Porgy and Bess (London production by Trevor Nunn), Sinatra At The Palladium, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate (2000 Tony Award), Bells Are Ringing, Flower Drum Song, Parade, The Life, Cyrano, The Goodbye Girl, Will Rogers Follies, and Sinatra At Radio City. Jerry Springer Passes Away at 79by Michael Major - April 27, 2023Broadway World is saddened to report that Jerry Springer has passed away at the age of 79. Srpinger was seen on Broadway as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show. He was also seen as Billy Flynn in Chicago. A rock opera based on Springer's talk show premiered Off-Broadway in 2018 after winning numerous awards in London. Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and singer Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He is one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history. Playwright Robert Patrick Dies At 85by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off Broadway and the Caffe Cino has passed away at the age of 85. He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on April 23, 2023 (407 years to the day after Shakespeare's death). Stage And Screen Actor Ron Faber Dies At Age 90by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023Veteran award-winning actor Ron Faber, whose Broadway appearances included “First Monday in October” with Henry Fonda and “Medea” with Irene Papas, died March 26 after a two-month battle with lung cancer. He was 90. Stage and Screen Actor Murray Melvin Dies at 90by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that British actor Murray Melvin has died at age 90. Murray made several stage and screen appearances, including The Phantom of the Opera, A Taste of Honey, Torchwood and Barry Lyndon. Stage and TV Star Paul O'Grady Dies Aged 67by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 29, 2023Stage star, presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67. He died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening, his husband Andre Portasio said in a statement.
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