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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Creel, who won a Tony Award for his performance in "Hello, Dolly," died on Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.

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.

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.