Sutton Foster, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Beanie Feldstein, Bette Midler and more pay tribute to the Tony-winning actor

Creel died Sept. 30 at his home in New York City at age 48. He had been diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer in July, his partner, c told The New York Times.

Gavin Creel, a Tony-winning theater actor known for his work in shows like "Hello, Dolly!" and "Hair," has died. He was 48.