Gavin Creel died aged 48 after battling an aggressive form of cancer.
The beloved Broadway star was known for a string of successful performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair, She Loves Me and Hello, Dolly.
Creel died on Monday, September 30, while receiving treatment for a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma, according to his partner, Alex Temple Ward.
Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that forms in connective tissues, including bones, muscles, fat, nerves, blood vessels, and more. Sarcomas appear most frequently in the arms and legs.
Creel also played Troy Winslow on the television series American Horror Stories.
He was reportedly receiving treatment at New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering after being diagnosed with cancer in July.
The actor impressively earned a Tony Award nomination for his 2002 Broadway debut in the title role of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
He then received another nomination for his lead performance as Claude in the 2009 Broadway revival of Hair.
Gavin Creel dies at 48: Tony Award-winning Broadway star dies from aggressive form of cancer (pictured: 2019)
