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Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023

BroadwayWorld 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 85
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2023

Robert 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 90
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023

Veteran 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.

Agent and DGRW Founding Partner Jim Wilhelm Passes Away at 68
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023

Theatrical agent JIM WILHELM passed away early Monday morning, April 24th, 2023 in New York City at the age of 68 after a short, quiet fight with cancer.

Len Goodman, of STRICTLY COME DANCING and DANCING WITH THE STARS, Dies at the Age of 78
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 24, 2023

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, his manager has confirmed.

Barry Humphries, Creator of Dame Edna Everage, Passes Away at 89
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2023

Barry Humphries, comedian and creator of Dame Edna Everage, passed away surrounded by family at a hospital in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, April 22.

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director & CEO Of Roundabout Theatre Company, Dies At Age 66
by Team BWW - April 19, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO, Todd Haimes. 

Stage and Screen Actor Murray Melvin Dies at 90
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld 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.

Joanna Greer, Teacher and Associate Artistic Director of TADA! Youth Theater, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2023

Joanna Greer, a beloved member of the NYC theater community, and a devoted teacher who was dedicated to handing down the art forms of dance and storytelling, passed away on March 31 peacefully at home surrounded by family and love. 

Stage and TV Star Paul O'Grady Dies Aged 67
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 29, 2023

Stage 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. 

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Son, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2023

Webber missed the Bad Cinderella opening on Thursday, March 23rd to be with his son, who passed away from stomach cancer after entering hospice care on Thursday.

Broadway Music Director Jim Vukovich Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023

Musician, recording artist, conductor, arranger, composer and musical director Jim Vukovich has passed away.

Chaim Topol, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Actor, Dies Aged 87
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 9, 2023

Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor and singer best known for his performance as Tevye the Milkman in Fiddler on the Roof, has died at the age of 87.

Franco Punzi, President of the Paolo Grassi Foundation, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2023

Franco Punzi, president of the Paolo Grassi Foundation which organizes the Valle d'Itria festival, died February 17th following a period of illness. He would have been 88 years old in little more than a month.

Barbara Siman Strouse, Actress, Director, Choreographer, and Wife of Charles Strouse, Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2023

Barbara Siman Strouse, veteran Broadway actress, director, and choreographer passed away on February 16th, according to her official obituary.

Raquel Welch Passes Away at 82
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Raquel Welch has passed away at 82. Mostly known for her work in television and film, Welch was seen on Broadway in the title role of Victor/Victoria. She originally made her Broadway debut as Tess Harding in Woman of the Year in 1981, a role that she also played on the production's national tour.

Veteran Broadway Actor Sal Mistretta Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023

Broadway's Sal Mistretta, an actor whose career spanned six decades, passed away on January 26, 2023. Sal died at his home in Palm Springs, California which he shared with his husband of 46 years, Jeff Jelineo, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer.

Burt Bacharach, Composer of PROMISES, PROMISES & More, Passes Away at 94
by Michael Major - February 9, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Burt Bacharach has passed away at 94. Bacharach was the award-winning composer of the hit musical Promises, Promises. He also contributed to The Boy From Oz, The Look of Love, and What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined.

Tony Winning Set Designer Eugene Lee Passes Away
by Michael Major - February 8, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Winner Eugene Lee has passed away. Lee won the Tony Award for Best Set Design in 2004 for Wicked. He was also nominated for a Tony Award for Ragtime. He also served as scenic designer for the original productions of Merrily We Roll Along, Sweeney Todd, and Seussical. 

Tony Nominee Charles Kimbrough Passes Away at 86
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2023

According to various sources, Tony-nominated actor Charles Kimbrough passed away in Culver City, California on January 11th at the age of 86. 

Melinda Dillon, Original Honey in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Passes Away at 83
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2023

Melinda Dillion, known for countless screen and stage roles, including her Tony Award nominated performance as Honey in the original production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? passed away on Monday, January 9, at the age of 83. 

Cindy Williams, Stage Actor and LAVERNE & SHIRLEY Star, Passes Away At 75
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2023

Cindy Williams, a star of stage and screen and one half of the iconic duo, 'Laverne & Shirley' has passed away at the age of 75. 

Broadway Vet Lawrence Merritt Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023

Broadway vet Lawrence Merritt passed away on January 22, 2023. He succumbed to COVID/pneumonia at the Riverside Rehabilitation and Healing Center in NYC. Read more about Merritt's life and career.

ROCKY HORROR Superfan Sal Piro Dies at 71
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sal Piro, a Rocky Horror Picture Show superfan who was integral in creating the film's cult fanbase, has died at 71. Piro helped create the film's audience participation routines that are still used during screenings of the musical movie.

Actor and Director Everett Quinton Dies at 71
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor and director Everett Quinton has died at age 71. Quinton was the founder and artistic director of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and appeared in several productions there.


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