Gavin Creel, Tony Award-winning actor, died at age 48 after a battle with cancer

The Broadway community mourns the loss of a shining star, Gavin Creel.

The Tony winner died Sept. 30 at his home in Manhattan from complications of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that he was diagnosed with in July The New York Times. He was 48.

According to the outlet, Creel's death was confirmed by his partner. Alex Temple Ward.

A theater veteran with a career spanning over 20 years, Creel won a 2017 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Cornelius Hackl Hello Dolly!. He also received Tony nominations for his performances in the original 2002 production Thoroughly modern Millie– his Broadway debut – and the 2009 revival hair.

In 2023, Creel also debuted his own off-Broadway musical: Move On: Confessions of a Museum Newbiewhich contained 17 original songs. His other stage appearances include: She loves me, waitress, Into the forest And The Book of Mormon.