National Radio Theater Founder Yuri Rasovsky Dies at Age 67
National Radio Theater founder Yuri Rasovsky passed away from esophageal cancer on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Rasovsky worked professionally in theater and broadcasting as actor, writer, director and producer since 1970. He founded the National Radio Theater (1972-1987), and created hundreds of radio productions heard on commercial and public radio outlets around the world.
"He was a great and generous teacher," actress Sandra Oh told the Sun-Times. "Most people who worked for Yuri would have worked for him for free because it is so much fun," added actor Meshach Taylor.
Rasovsky also worked as a columnist, reviewer, cartoonist and humorist. A longtime resident of Chicago where he was affiliated with prestigious fine arts station WFMT, he resided in Los Angeles with his partner, actress Lorna Raver.
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