Gavin Creel, Tony-Winning Actor From ‘Hair’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ Dies at 48
Broadway actor Gavin Creel died Monday at the age of 48.
The Tony-winning star, known for his leading roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair and the recent revival of Into the Woods as well as his activism and positivity in the Broadway community, died after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, in July. He underwent treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering before transitioning to hospice care at home.
His passing was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward.
Known for his energetic and ebullient performances and his resonant voice, Creel won a Tony for his role as Cornelius Hackl opposite Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Jerry Zaks. Critics praised his portrayal of the enthusiastic shop clerk, with THR critic David Rooney noting that Creel’s voice had “never sounded sweeter,” adding that “Creel...
The Tony-winning star, known for his leading roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair and the recent revival of Into the Woods as well as his activism and positivity in the Broadway community, died after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, in July. He underwent treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering before transitioning to hospice care at home.
His passing was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward.
Known for his energetic and ebullient performances and his resonant voice, Creel won a Tony for his role as Cornelius Hackl opposite Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Jerry Zaks. Critics praised his portrayal of the enthusiastic shop clerk, with THR critic David Rooney noting that Creel’s voice had “never sounded sweeter,” adding that “Creel...
- 9/30/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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