Obituaries
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Original A CHORUS LINE Star Pamela Blair Dies at 73 by Team BWW - July 23, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that original 'Val' in A CHORUS LINE, Pamela Blair has died at 73. in Phoenix. Tony Bennett, Iconic Singer and Performer, Dies at 96 by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony Bennett, iconic singer and performer, has died at age 96. Jeffrey Carlson, Star of TABOO and THE GOAT, Has Passed Away at 48 by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2023 According to various reports, Jeffrey Carlson, best known for originating the role of Marilyn in TABOO and Billy in Edward Albee's THE GOAT on Broadway, has passed away. He was 48. Alan Arkin Passes Away at 89 by Michael Major - June 30, 2023 Tony and Oscar winning actor Alan Arkin has passed away at the age of 89. Arkin won a Tony for his performance in Enter Laughing and was nominated for his work in The Sunshine Boys. Arkin won an Oscar for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine. Stage and Screen Actor Julian Sands Confirmed Dead at 65 Following Disappearance by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that the death of stage and screen actor Julian Sands has been confirmed. He had been missing since mid-January of this year. Matthew Serino, Founder of Broadway Advertising and Marketing Agency Serino Coyne, Passes Away by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Matthew Serino, founder of Broadway advertising and marketing agency Serino Coyne, passed away last week. Broadway and Television Actor John Deyle Passes Away at 68 by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2023 Broadway and television actor John Deyle has passed away from esophageal cancer at the age of 68. Tony Winning Lyricist and Songwriter Sheldon Harnick Dies at Age 99 by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sheldon Harnick, lyricist known for Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and many more, has died at age 99. Stage and Screen Actor and Director Paxton Whitehead Dies at 85 by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor and director Paxton Whitehead has died at age 85. John Finen Dies at Age 54 by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of John Harold Finen III. He passed at his home in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, June 8th at the age of 54. Glenda Jackson Dies at Age 87 by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 15, 2023 Oscar-winning actor and former MP Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87, her agent has said. Film And Stage Actor Treat Williams Dies At Age 71 Following Motorcycle Accident by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023 It has been reported that actor Treat Williams has died at the age of 71 in a motorcycle accident. Michael Lamont, Production Photographer And Broadway Actor, Dies At 76 by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2023 It was announced today that Production Photographer and Broadway actor Michael Lamont died Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 76. Cynthia Weil Passes Away; 'On Broadway' Songwriter Featured in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Was 82 by Michael Major - June 2, 2023 Weil was prominently featured as a character in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, alongside her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann. The pair wrote several iconic songs, including “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” 'You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” and more. Magician Milt Larsen Dies at 92 by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023 Milt 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. Three-Time Tony Award-Winning Designer Robin Wagner Dies at 89 by Alan Henry - May 29, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Robin Wagner, who designed scenery for landmark, critically acclaimed Broadway shows for over 50 years. Tina Turner Has Died At Age 83 by Team BWW - May 24, 2023 Tina 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. Broadway Musical Coordinator Howard Joines Has Passed Away by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023 Broadway Musical Coordinator Howard Joines has passed away. Joaquin Romaguera, Original Pirelli in SWEENEY TODD, Has Passed Away by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2023 According to an obituary in the New York Times, Broadway actor and tenor best known as the original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, passed away on May 9, 2023. Fountain Theatre Co-Founder Deborah Lawlor Passes Away at 83 by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2023 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Fountain Theatre co-founder Deborah Lawlor passed away on Tuesday, May 2, at the age of 83. Barbara Bryne, Original INTO THE WOODS & SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Company Member, Passes Away at 94 by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2023 Actress Barbara Bryne passed away on May 2 at the age of 94. Director and Writer Adam Brace Dies Aged 43 by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 2, 2023 Director 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. Charles Hull, Co-Founder of TheatreWorks USA, Passes Away at 92 by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2023 According to an obituary in the New York Times, TheatreWorks USA co-founder Charles Hull passed away on April 14 at the age of 92. Don Sebesky, Broadway Orchestrator of PARADE and More, Has Passed Away by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2023 His 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 79 by Michael Major - April 27, 2023 Broadway 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. |
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