Gavin Creel receives heartbreaking tributes from Bette Midler, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and more A-list stars after his shock death at 48
As a theatre enthusiast and admirer of Gavin Creel’s remarkable talent, I am deeply saddened by his untimely passing. The news has left me feeling as if a beloved member of my extended family has gone too soon.
Gavin Creel was flooded with affectionate messages and emotional remembrances after it was announced he had passed away at the age of 48 on Monday, due to a particularly aggressive type of cancer.
In a heartfelt tribute, Gavin Creel’s costar in Hello, Dolly!, the esteemed Bette Midler, shared her condolences on X. Gavin Creel, admired by the Broadway community, passed away due to a rare type of cancer. He was a shining star in our midst.
She remarked, “‘In ‘Hello Dolly’, he portrayed Cornelius Hackl opposite my character Dolly, and I eagerly anticipated our scenes together each evening. He was truly remarkable. It’s hard to accept that he’s no longer with us. Such a tragic loss.’
As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but be in awe as Bette Midler was accompanied by an illustrious lineup of stars. The likes of Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso, Idina Menzel who enchanted us in Frozen, Lin-Manuel Miranda from Hamilton, Bernadette Peters who stole our hearts as Annie, and numerous others from the grand stages and screens, all graced her presence. It was a star-studded affair that left me utterly spellbound!
On Monday, September 30, Creel passed away during his medical care for an uncommon, aggressive type of sarcoma, as reported by his companion, Alex Temple Ward.
Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso posted on X, saying, “I’ve had to take a seat, as I find myself repeatedly reading his name, doubting if everyone else has it correct.
Instead of saying: Adding: ‘Not this man, not this beautiful, smiley, talented man. The absolute real deal, talent pouring out of every pore. I’m heartbroken you’ve gone Gavin. I hope to see you again my friend. God I’m shaken to my core.’
Idina Menzel, a renowned singer and Broadway star, expressed affectionately on her Instagram post: “Dear Gavin Creel, you’re like an angel among angels. I adore you immensely.
Bernadette Peters expressed: “Gavin Creel is truly an amazing soul, a wonderful individual, a fantastic performer with a remarkable voice. Rest In Peace. We’re all feeling such sorrow.
Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed deep emotion in a touching post, stating: “Gavin Creel was our initial king when we only had 11 songs. He captivated the audience with merely a Burger King crown and his astonishing charm and ability.
Expressing deep affection, it’s hard to believe that Gavin is no longer among us. My sympathies extend to all those who had the privilege of knowing him – friends, family, and collaborators alike. We cherish you, Gavin, and our love for you will never wane.
‘In words, I cannot fully capture it, but Gavin was my initial role model, admiration, and hero. This is what Broadway actor Ben Platt expressed on his Instagram Stories.’
After witnessing my initial Broadway performance, he guided me through the backstage area. It was astonishing to find such an extraordinarily gifted individual who was adored by everyone as their favorite person. I yearned to mimic his singing style and aspired to emulate him.
Occasionally, I’m at a loss for words to express my sorrow. Today, that feeling hits hard as we mourn the loss of someone whose life was cut short, before their time, amidst their creative journey. My heart goes out to his family and closest friends during this difficult time. This just isn’t right. We will remember him always.
According to reports, Creel was receiving medical care at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York following a cancer diagnosis in July.
However, he recently transferred receive to hospice care at his home.
As a passionate theater enthusiast, I can’t help but be smitten by the captivating talent that is Creel. His remarkable stage presence has left an indelible mark on the heart of the New York theater community, with an impressive list of performances under his belt that simply astounds me.
2002 saw the actor receive a remarkable nomination for a Tony Award, marking his impressive Broadway debut as he took on the lead role in Thoroughly Modern Millie.
He then received another nomination for his lead performance as Claude in the 2009 Broadway revival of Hair, starring alongside Caissie Levy.
In the years between 2012 and 2015, this actor took on the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Later, they were honored with an esteemed Olivier Award for their outstanding performance in the West End production of the musical.
Instead of giving gifts for Gavin, Creel’s family kindly asks you to make contributions in his honor to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Today, we deeply lament the heartbreaking demise of Gavin Creel, a Tony Award laureate whose exceptional ability, benevolence, and fervor illuminated the stage and our souls with warmth. ❤️
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) September 30, 2024
It’s deeply unfortunate to learn about the demise of Gavin Creel, who earned a 2014 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for “The Book of Mormon.” Our sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.
— Olivier Awards (@OlivierAwards) September 30, 2024
On Monday, heartfelt tributes came pouring in for Gavin Creel, with New York City Center expressing on their platform X: ‘We have lost our shining star. The New York City Center and Encores! family are deeply saddened by the passing of Gavin Creel today. The world is noticeably dimmer.’
It is deeply saddening to learn that the talented and openly gay actor and Broadway performer, Gavin Creel, has passed away. As a pioneer, he co-founded Broadway Impact, an organization that galvanized the New York theater community in their fight for marriage equality.
In 2010, Creel was honored with the Special Recognition Award for Hair at the GLAAD Media Awards. Our sympathies are extended to all those who knew and cherished him.
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