Tony-winning actor Gavin Creel died on September 30, 2024, at the age of 48.
Gavin Creel’s partner, Alex Temple Ward, has confirmed that the Broadway star, known for his spirited and enthusiastic performances has passed away.
Gavin Creel attends Center Theatre Group Hosts Opening Night Performance Of “Into The Woods” at Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on June 29, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The “Into the Woods” actor passed away after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma. Creel received his diagnosis in July 2024 and underwent treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Gavin Creel as “The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince” during the curtain call of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” on Broadway in New York City, on June 29, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
The actor then transitioned to hospice care at home. His demise has hit the Broadway community, where he was known for his activism, positivity, and exceptional talent.
Creel’s powerful voice earned him a Tony Award for his portrayal of Cornelius Hackl in the 2017 revival of “Hello, Dolly!” In this role, he starred alongside Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce, under the direction of Jerry Zaks.
Gavin Creel, winner of the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for \\u0093Hello, Dolly!,\\u0094 poses backstage during the 2017 Tony Awards in New York City, on June 11, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
The actor’s talent was cultivated from a young age, as he demonstrated his gifts for singing, performing, and directing while growing up in Findlay, Ohio.
Gavin Creel poses during the New York City Center Encore’s “Into The Woods” press day rehearsals in New York City, on April 27, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Creed is survived by his parents, James and Nancy Creel, his partner, his sisters, Heather Elise Creel and Allyson Jo Creel, Allyson’s wife, Jen Kolb, and his beloved dog, Nina.
