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Stage and Screen Actress Prunella Scales Passes Away at Age 93
by Josh Sharpe - October 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Prunella Scales, a longtime actress of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 93. Learn more about the performer here.

Life of Paul Libin Will be Celebrated at Circle in the Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025

The life of Paul Libin will be celebrated at the Circle in the Square Theatre on October 28. The event will take place at 1pm, with doors opening at 12:30pm. Seating is general admission. 

Tony Winner and Screen Star June Lockhart Dies at 100
by Team BWW - October 25, 2025

Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side. 

SHENANDOAH Star Penelope Milford Passes Away at 77
by Josh Sharpe - October 15, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Penelope Milford, Academy Award and Drama Desk-nominated actress and Broadway alum, has passed away at the age of 77.

Academy Award-Winner Diane Keaton Dies at Age 79
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of acclaimed actor Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of stage and screen. Keaton's death was first reported on Saturday, October 11.

Stage and Screen Veteran John Woodvine Passes Away at 96
by Josh Sharpe - October 6, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that John Woodvine, a longtime star of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 96. In a career that spanned six decades, the performer appeared in more than 70 productions, including those at the Old Vic, the National Theater, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.


Ben Lewis, Australian Star of PHANTOM and LOVE NEVER DIES, Passes Away at 46
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2025

BroadwayWorld is sad to report the passing of Australian actor Ben Lewis, who last year was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at only 46 years old. Learn all about the star's impressive career.

Tony Winner Dame Patricia Routledge Dies at 96
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, English actress and singer, known for her work on stage and screen, has died at age 96.

Lauren B. Stevens, Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer, Dies at 71
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025

Lauren B. Stevens, a two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose passion for theater spanned from childhood dreams to celebrated success on Broadway, died on September 13, 2025. She was 71.

Broadway Actor John Christopher Jones Passes Away
by Sidney Paterra - September 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway actor John Christopher Jones. Jones died on Monday, September 15 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. 

Hollywood Veteran Pat Crowley Passes Away at 91
by Josh Sharpe - September 16, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Pat Crowley, actress of the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 91. Though mostly known for her work in Hollywood, Crowley appeared in three Broadway productions as a young performer in the early 1950s.

Actor and Director Robert Redford Dies at 89
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that screen icon Robert Redford, with several Broadway credits to his name, has died at age 89. Read his obituary here.

Polly Holliday, ALICE Star and Tony Nominee, Passes Away at 88
by Josh Sharpe - September 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominee Polly Holliday, best known as Flo the waitress in the 1970s sitcom Alice, has passed away at the age of 88.

THE BAND'S VISIT Orchestrator Jamshied Sharifi Dies at 64
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jamshied Sharifi, who won a Tony Award in 2018 for orchestrating The Band's Visit on Broadway, has died at age 64 after a battle with cancer. 

Jerry Adler, Veteran of Broadway and THE SOPRANOS, Dies at 96
by Emmy Rice - August 24, 2025

Jerry Adler, the versatile performer best known for his role as Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos, has passed away at the age of 96. His longtime friend Frank J. Reilly shared the news on social media.

WEST SIDE STORY Movie Poster Designer Joe Caroff Passes Away
by Josh Sharpe - August 18, 2025

Joe Caroff, perhaps best known for designing the James Bond gun logo in 1962, passed away Sunday, August 17, at the age of 103. Throughout his career, Caroff designed hundreds of film posters, including several adaptations of Broadway shows. 

Screen and Stage Actor Terence Stamp Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that screen and stage actor  Terence Stamp has died at age 87. Stamp is known best for his work as the villain General Zod in Richard Donner's Superman and subsequent films.

Jim McLaughlin, Veteran CBS Producer Who Elevated Arts Coverage, Dies at 74
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025

Jim McLaughlin, the Emmy-winning television news producer whose work at CBS News transformed the way the arts were covered on American television, died August 7, 2025, in New York City after a brief battle with cancer.

George C. White, Founder of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Dies at 89
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025

George C. White, founder of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, died August 6, 2025, just ten days before his 90th birthday. Over 37 years as Chairman, White transformed Waterford, Connecticut, into one of the most celebrated hubs for developing new plays and musicals in the United States.

MAME Actress and Hit Recording Artist Jane Morgan Passes Away at 101
by Josh Sharpe - August 7, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of singer and Broadway performer Jane Morgan. She passed away in her sleep on August 4 at her home in Naples, Florida, at the age of 101.

Country Music Singer Jeannie Seely Passes Away at 85
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely passed away on Friday, August 1, at the age of 85.

Renowned Theatre Artist Robert Wilson Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Robert M. Wilson, artist, theater and opera director, architect, set and lighting designer. Learn more about Wilson's life and career here.

Sylvia Young, Legendary London Theatre School Founder, Dies At 85
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025

Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning.

La MaMa Archivist and Experimental Theatre Pioneer Ozzie Rodriguez Has Passed Away at 81
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025

Ozzie Rodriguez, a beloved figure in the experimental theater community and longtime Director of La MaMa’s Archives, has died at age 81. A playwright, actor, director, visual artist, and master archivist, Rodriguez passed away in New York City on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Theatre Performer Sandra Weldon Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of theatre performer Sandra Weldon. Learn more about the life and career of Weldon on BroadwayWorld here.


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