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Victoria Hamilton and Eddie Izzard in the 2003 Broadway revival of <em>A Day in the Death of Joe Egg</em>.
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Peter Nichols, Groundbreaking Playwright of Joe Egg, Dies at 92
The British dramatist also wrote works including Privates on Parade.
Valerie Harper has died at the age of 80.
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Valerie Harper, Best Known for Her TV Portrayal of Rhoda Morgenstern, Has Died
The Emmy-winning actress was 80 years old.
Acclaimed author Toni Morrison has died.
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Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize Winner Toni Morrison Has Died
Morrison is the author of Beloved, Song of Solomon, many more novels, two plays, and a libretto.
Harold Prince has died at the age of xx.
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Harold Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Dies at the Age of 91
Prince was the recipient of 21 Tony Awards over the course of his seven-decade career.
Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88.
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Rip Torn, Emmy-Winning Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 88
Torn launched his career in the original Broadway productions of Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Sweet Bird of Youth.
Martin Charnin has died at the age of 84.
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Martin Charnin, Lyricist and Original Director of Annie, Dies at 84
Charnin earned a Tony for his work.
William F. Brown with his wife, Tina Tippit in 2016.
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William F. Brown, Tony-Nominated Book Writer of The Wiz, Dies at 91
Brown was also a cartoonist, author, and TV writer.
Theater teacher and director Jack Allison has died.
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Theater Professor and Director Jack Allison Has Died
Jack was the resident director at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Company where he staged over 30 productions.
The cast of the 2013 Broadway revival of <em>Pippin</em>.
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Roger O. Hirson, Book Writer of Pippin, Dies at 93
Hirson earned a Tony nomination for his work on the classic Stephen Schwartz musical.
Broadway's Grumpy Cat Dies at the Age of 7
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Broadway's Grumpy Cat Dies at the Age of 7
Grumpy Cat made her Broadway debut in Cats.
Tim Conway, star of <em>The Carol Burnett Show</em> and <em>McHale's Navy</em> on television, has died.
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Tim Conway, Legendary Carol Burnett Show Star, Dies at 85
He won six Emmys for his work on television, including guest appearances on Coach and 30 Rock.
Doris Day in a 1957 publicity still.
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Doris Day, Legend of Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies at 97
Day appeared in popular films such as Pillow Talk and Calamity Jane.
Dave Bova, wig and make-up designer for <em>Be More Chill</em>, among other credits, has died.
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Dave Bova, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer, Has Died
His work can currently be seen on Broadway in Be More Chill.
Jo Sullivan Loesser has died at the age of 91.
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Jo Sullivan Loesser, Original Rosabella in Most Happy Fella, Dies at 91
Sullivan Loesser also originated the role of Polly in The Threepenny Opera.
<em>Children of a Lesser God</em> playwright Mark Medoff has died at 79.
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Mark Medoff, Children of a Lesser God Playwright, Dies at 79
Medoff's award-winning play was last seen on Broadway in 2018.
Georgia Engel in the 2015 off-Broadway production of Annie Baker's <em>John</em>, directed by Sam Gold, at Signature Theatre.
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Mary Tyler Moore Show Star Georgia Engel Dies at 70
Engel made her Broadway debut in the original production of Hello, Dolly! and continued to earn acclaim onstage throughout her career.
Laura Bell Bundy and Chico at the opening of <em>Legally Blonde</em> in 2007.
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Chico, the Chihuahua Star of Broadway's Legally Blonde, dies at 14
Chico was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.
Luke Perry has died at the age of 52.
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90210's Luke Perry, Also a Broadway and West End Vet, Dies at 52
Perry suffered a massive stroke last Wednesday.
Katherine Helmond has died at the age of 89.
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Katherine Helmond, Tony and Emmy Nominee Known for Soap and More, Dies at 89
Helmond also starred on the television show Who's the Boss?
André Previn has died at age 89.
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André Previn, Award-Winning Composer and Conductor, Dies at 89
Among his many achievements, Previn composed the music for the Broadway musical Coco in addition to winning Oscars for his work on film musicals like Gigi and My Fair Lady.
Mark Bramble has died at the age of 68.
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42nd Street Librettist Mark Bramble Dies at 68
Bramble directed the beloved musical across the world.
Stanley Donen, Codirector of <em>Singin' in the Rain</em> With Gene Kelly, Has Died
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Stanley Donen, Codirector of Singin' in the Rain With Gene Kelly, Has Died
The pair also collaborated on On the Town.
Joe Sirola, stage and screen actor, has died at the age of 89.
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Tony-Winning Producer Joe Sirola, the "King of the Voice-Overs," Dies at 89
He starred in The Unsinkable Molly Brown on Broadway and coproduced the Tony-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.
Albert Finney has died at the age of 82.
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Beloved Annie Film Star Albert Finney Dies at 82
Finney received two Tony nominations and five Oscar nominations over the course of his career.