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Actress & Author Patricia Bosworth Passes Away From Coronavirus Complications
by A.A. Cristi - April 3, 2020

It was reported today that actress turned award-winning author, Patricia Bosworth, died Thursday of complications relating to Covid-19. She was 86 years old.

VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 2, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne

Julie Bennett, Voice of Cindy Bear in YOGI BEAR, Has Passed Away From COVID-19 Complications
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 2, 2020

Variety has reported that Julie Bennett, best known for her work in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series “The Yogi Bear Show” as Cindy Bear, has passed away from complications related to coronavirus at 88.

Jazz Pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. Has Passed Away Due to Complications From the Coronavirus
by Stephi Wild - April 2, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis has passed away at age 85. According to The New York Times, his death was due to complications of the coronavirus.

PBS Executive Chloe Aaron Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - April 2, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chloe Aaron, a top PBS executive, has passed away at age 81 due to cancer and related complications, according to the New York Times.

VIDEO: Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum Perform 'Screw Loose' from Cry-Baby on Theater Talk
by A.A. Cristi - April 1, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominated songwriter Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old.

Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks and More Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 1, 2020

The entertainment community is bereft at the loss of Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger, who passed away today from coronavirus-related complications.

Award-Winning Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications
by A.A. Cristi - April 1, 2020

Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger has passed away from coronavirus-related complications. He was 52 years old. 

Madison Actor Tom Haig Has Passed Away at Age 99
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 1, 2020

The Wisconsin State Journal has reported that Tom Haig, the Madison actor who helped found The Bartell Theatre, died on March 22 at age 98.

Nathan Lane Pays Tribute After Terrence McNally's Death
by Stephi Wild - April 1, 2020

Last week, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that legendary playwright, Terrence McNally had passed away. He was 81 years old. Nathan Lane knew McNally for 30 years, and has written a touching tribute to his friend for Time.

Former Drama Desk President William Wolf Passes Away
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that William Wolf, former President of the Drama Desk, has passed away from COVID-19 complications on Saturday, March 28. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Kramer Wolf.

Classical Concert Empresario Judy Drucker Passes Away at 91
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2020

Classical concert empresario Judy Drucker, passed away on Monday at age 91 due to complications from Alzheimer's.

Actor David Schramm Has Passed Away At Age 73
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that David Schramm has passed away. Schramm was a founding member of The Acting Company. The company's Margot Harley announced his death today. He was 73 years old.

Broadway Veteran Mark Blum Passes Away from Coronavirus Complications
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Mark Blum, who most recently appeared on Broadway in The Assembled Parties (2013), has passed away due to complications from Coronavirus. He was 69 years old.

Tom Viola Pens Touching Tribute to Terrence McNally: '[He] Gave Voice to Both the Voiceless and Those Who Can Stand Tall'
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2020

Today, BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola has written a touching tribute to his friend, Terrence McNally.

BWW Flashback: Remembering Terrence McNally
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2020

We're taking a closer look at just a few amazing interviews from throughout his incredible career.

Social: Broadway Reacts to the Passing of Terrence McNally
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2020

The Broadway community reacts to the passing of legendary playwright, Terrence McNally.

VIDEO: Remembering the Work of the Late, Great Terrence McNally
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2020

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier today, legendary Broadway playwright Terrence McNally passed away today, March 24, from complications due to coronavirus. Terrence was a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic COPD. He was 81 years old. Now we're taking a closer look at some of his greatest work...

Breaking: Tony-Winning Playwright Terrence McNally Dies at 81
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Broadway playwright Terrence McNally passed away today, March 24, from complications due to coronavirus. Terrence was a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic COPD. He was 81 years old.

NYC Drag Star Nashon Wooden Dies From COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2020

New York drag star Nashon Wooden, who performed under the drag name Mona Foot, has died from COVID-19.

Julia Miles, Founder of Women's Project Theater, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2020

The League of Professional Theatre Women (Shellen Lubin and Catherine Porter, Co-Presidents), an organization which has been championing women in the professional theatre for more than three decades, has announced that one of their co-founders, Julia Miles, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, following a long illness.

James V. Hatch, Archivist of Black Theater, Has Passed Away at 91
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2020

The New York Times has reported that James V. Hatch, a historian of black theater passed away on Feb 14. Hatch, with his wife Camille Billops, created a large archive of interviews with black actors, singers, writers and artists.

Lyle Waggoner, Star of THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW and WONDER WOMAN Has Passed Away at 84
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2020

Variety has reported that Lyle Waggoner, who starred on The Carol Burnett Show and in the 1970s Wonder Woman series, has died at 84.

Austin Theatre Mourns The Loss of BroadwayWorld Austin's Frank Benge
by Lynn Beaver - March 17, 2020

BroadwayWorld Austin Senior Editor, Franklin Edward Benge passed away Saturday, March 14 at 11:37 AM.

Theater Legend Gerald Freedman Has Passed Away at 92
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2020

Ideastream has reported that Great Lakes Theater Legend Gerald Freedman has passed away at age 92.


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