Gavin Creel, the Broadway actor known for his roles in “Hair” and “Hello, Dolly!,” died Monday at the age of 48.
His death was confirmed by his partner Alex Temple Ward, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
According to reports, the Tony Award-nominated star passed away in July 2024 after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.
After treatment, the patient was transferred to hospice care at home.
He was known for leading roles in films such as “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Into the Woods.”
Creel won a Tony Award for his role as Cornelius Huckle in the 2017 revival of “Hello, Dolly!”
He also appeared in the West End as Bart in Mary Poppins in 2006, and reprized the role in Hair in 2010. Creel went on to win the 2014 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. ”
According to Playbill, Creel is survived by his partner Ward, mother Nancy Clemens Creel, father James William Creel, sisters Heather Creel and Alison Creel, and sister-in-law Jennifer Kolb. are.
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