The Tony Award-winning actor died Sept. 30 after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Broadway stars remember Gavin Creel after his death of a rare cancer. Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells and Idina Menzel shared tributes.

The stage actor is known for roles on Broadway in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' 'Hair,' 'She Loves Me' and 'Hello, Dolly!'

News of Creel’s passing drew an outpouring of condolences from the New York theater community, including tributes from Ben Platt, Bette Midler and more.

Gavin Creel, the musical theater actor who won a Tony Award for "Hello, Dolly!" and an Olivier Award for "The Book of Mormon," died on Monday at his home in Manhattan.

Broadway star Gavin Creel sent a powerful last text to friend Benj Pask before he died, telling him, 'If you are alive, LIVE.'

The New York Times reports that his death was caused by a metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a type of nerve cancer which the actor learned he had in July. His death was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward, via publicist Matt Polk.

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel – songwriter, singer, and stage actor known for his roles in such productions as “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Hair,” “She Loves Me” and “Hello, Dolly!” – died Monday, Sept. 30, at the age of 48. His death comes months after being diagnosed with an aggressive, rare cancer.

He was honored for a Broadway revival of “Hello, Dolly!” and won an Olivier Award for “The Book of Mormon.” In July, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Sutton Foster, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Beanie Feldstein, Bette Midler and more pay tribute to the Tony-winning actor upon his death at 48 The post Gavin Creel Remembered by Broadway Co-Stars: ‘A Vibrant Spirit Both On and Off the Stage’ appeared first on TheWrap.