Gavin Creel Dies at 48: Broadway and West End Star

Gavin Creel, a beloved figure in both Broadway and the West End, has passed away at the age of 48.

He died earlier today in Manhattan, New York, two months after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The news of his passing was shared by his partner, Alex Temple Ward.

Creel was a celebrated performer with a legion of musical theatre fans. He was widely known for his roles as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon – a part he originated on London’s West End and performed in the US – as well as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Sara Bareilles’ hit musical Waitress on both Broadway and the West End. He also captivated audiences as Cornelius Hackl in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! and more recently as The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods.

Throughout his career, Creel earned three Tony Award nominations, including for Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002), Hair (2009), and Hello, Dolly! (2017), where he took home the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

In addition to his Tony Award, Creel also received an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Book of Mormon in London. He most recently won a Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Musical Theatre Album for Into the Woods.

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Main photo: Gavin Creel. Photo Matt Murphy