Broadway's Gavin Creel Dies at 48 After Battle with Rare Cancer

The Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'The Book of Mormon' passed away on September 30, 2024.

Gavin Creel's death was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward, and was due to metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma.
Creel was diagnosed with the rare and aggressive cancer in July 2024 and transitioned to hospice care at home after treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Creel's Broadway career included notable roles in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', 'Hair', 'She Loves Me', and 'Into the Woods'.
An outpouring of condolences came from fellow actors and celebrities, including Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Sutton Foster.
Creel was also known for his advocacy work, co-founding Broadway Impact to support LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality.