The Tony Award-winning actor, known for “Hair” and “Hello, Dolly!”, has died at the age of 48

Gavin Creel, the Broadway actor known for roles in “Hair” and “Hello, Dolly!”, died Monday at age 48.

The death was confirmed by his partner Alex Temple Ward, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Tony-nominated star died in July 2024 after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the report said.

After treatment, he transitioned to hospice care at home.

He was known for his leading roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Into the Woods, among others.

Creel won a Tony Award for his role as Cornelius Hackl in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly!

He also appeared in the West End as Bert in Mary Poppins in 2006 and reprized his role in Hair in 2010.. Creel won 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, his mother Nancy Clemens Creel, his father James William Creel, his sisters Heather Creel and Allyson Creel, and his sister-in-law Jennifer Kolb.

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