As previously reported, Silver, who won the Tony Award for his portrayal of Charlie Fox in the original Broadway production of Speed-the-Plow, died in New York City on March 15 after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer, at the age of 62.
In a statement, The Broadway League’s executive director, Charlotte St. Martin, said, “The intelligence and intensity of Ron Silver’s presence on stage was a gift to live theatre. I’ve enjoyed watching his performances in every medium, but I’m grateful that his extraordinary talent contributed to Broadway’s history of great actors.”
