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Harold Reid, Bass Vocalist In The Statler Brothers and Country Music Hall Of Fame Member, Dies At Age 80
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2020

Harold Reid, Country Music Hall of Fame member, nine-time CMA Awards winner and bass vocalist in the legendary Country Music group the Statler Brothers, passed away Friday, April 24. He was 80.  

Jennifer Robin Arnold, Costume Dresser for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Has Passed Away at 67
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020

The Washington Post has reported that Jennifer Robin Arnold, longtime costume dresser for Phantom of the Opera, has passed away from COVID-19.

Playwright and Actor Terence Frisby Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright and actor Terence Frisby has died at age 87. Frisby is best known for writing the play, There's a Girl in My Soup.

Sir Peter Jonas Has Passed Away at 73
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020

Sir Peter Jonas, former head of English National Opera and the Bavarian State Opera has passed away at age 73 from cancer.

Dancer Ilona Murai Has Passed Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2020

Dance Magazine has reported that Broadway dancer Ilona Murai has passed away at the age of 96 due to COVID-19 and dementia.

Award Winning Actress Shirley Knight Dies at 83
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2020

Beloved actress Shirley Knight passed away from natural causes on April 22nd at the home of her daughter, Kaitlin Hopkins, in San Marcos, TX.


René Buch Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Repertorio Español Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020

René Buch, the co-founder and artistic director of Off-Broadway's Repertorio Español, has passed away at 94. The artistic leader, playwright, and director died April 19th at his home in New York.

Musician Matthew Seligman, Bassist For David Bowie and The Camera Club, Has Died Due to Complications With Coronavirus
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2020

Musician Matthew Seligman has died due to complications with coronavirus at age 64.

English Tenor Kenneth Woollam Dies at Age 83
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2020

According to OperaWire, English tenor Kenneth Woollam has passed away at the age of 83.

VIDEO: The Goodman Theatre Tributes Brian Dennehy
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2020

Brian Dennehy recently passed away at 81 from natural causes. Dennehy has been associated for two decades with Chicago's Goodman Theatre, where he has starred in numerous leading roles. The Goodman has released a tribute video to Dennehy.

South Florida Theater's Joseph Adler Has Passed Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2020

Joseph Adler, Producing Artistic Director of GableStage and south Florida theater titan has passed away at age 79.

Social: Stars React to the Passing of Brian Dennehy
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020

Two time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy has passed away at 81 from natural causes. 

Two-Time Tony Award Winner Brian Dennehy Has Passed Away at 81
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020

Two time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy has passed away at 81 from natural causes. 

Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020

Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.

Faith Dane, Original Mazeppa in GYPSY, Has Passed Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020

The Washington Post has reported that Faith Dane, the actress known for originating the role of  Miss Mazeppa in Gypsy, passed away on April 7 at age 96.

North Coast Rep Actor J. Todd Adams Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020

The San Diego Tribune has reported that actor J. Todd Adams has passed away at age 51. Read the full story HERE. 

Wynn Handman, Director and Co-Founder of the American Place Theatre, Dies at 97
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Wynn Handman, co-founder of the American Place Theatre, has died at age 97. Handman's daughter, Laura Handman, confirmed that his cause of death was COVID-19-related illness.

Dancer and Choreographer, Louis Johnson, Dies at Age 90
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Louis Johnson, dancer and choreographer, has died on March 31 at age 90.

Actor and Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor Dies at 79 Due to COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at 79 due to COVID-19. His death was confirmed to Variety by his agent early Sunday.

Mirvish Productions Will Dim The Marquee Lights Of The Royal Alexandra Theatre To Honour The Life Of Victor A. Young
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2020

Mirvish Productions will remember and honour Victor A. Young's life in the theatre by dimming the marquee lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday, April 14 at 8 PM.

Theatre Artist Diane Rodriguez Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020

Noted theatre artist Diane Rodriguez, born June 22, 1951, in San Jose, CA, died today, April 10, 2020, in Los Angeles, of cancer.

Broadway and Television Producer Thomas Miller Passes Away at 79
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen producer Thomas L. Miller has passed away from complications from heart disease. He was 79 years old.

Actor Kalinga Sasi Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2020

Actor Kalinga Sasi has passed away after battling liver-related ailments. He was 59.

The Lights Of The Royal Alexandra Theatre Will Be Dimmed On April 7th in Honor of Shirley Douglas
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2020

Shirley Douglas, one of the giants of Canadian theatre, TV and film died on April 5, 2020 from complications due to pneumonia (but not related to Covid-19).

Jean Falls, Co-Founder of A Contemporary Theatre, Has Died at 94
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jean Falls, a co-founder of A Contemporary Theatre has died at age 94. The news was confirmed by The Seattle Times.


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