Celebrities and Broadway stars teamed up on social media to mourn the death of Tony-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who died Sunday morning of coronavirus complications at age 41.
His wife, Amanda Kloots, who had posted regular updates on his condition, shared news of his passing on Instagram.
“God has another angel in heaven now. My dear husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded by love for his family, singing and praying as he gently left this land, “he wrote Sunday.” I am incredulous and it hurts everywhere. My heart is broken because I can’t imagine our lives without it. Nick was such a bright light. “
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Cordero had been admitted to intensive care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on March 31 after hiring COVID-19. The star had suffered various difficulties during his hospitalization of more than 90 days, including the amputation of a leg and multiple mini strokes while fighting other ailments. His battle with the virus had attracted national attention in and out of the theater world, with many loans and the hope that he could eventually get ahead.
Broadway stars, including “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, paid tribute to the actor after his death.
“Devastating. What a loss, what a light. A whole heart with Amanda and her family tonight,” Miranda wrote.
Phillipa Soo, who played the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton on Broadway Musical, shared a GoFundMe page for the Cordero family who had already raised more than $ 730,000 as of Monday.
“My heart breaks. Rest in peace, Nick. Please everyone, be safe, take care of each other. What a loss … so devastating …” he wrote.
Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters wrote: “RIP Nick Cordero sending love to Amanda and [his son] Elvis. “
Josh Gad, who starred in “The Book of Mormon” and voiced Olaf in the “Frozen” franchise, wrote, “My heart is broken. I feel sick. Along with the entire Broadway community and the entire world, I mourn the loss of the amazing Nick Cordero and send my most sincere love and prayers to @amandakloots, Elvis and [the] the whole family. RIP Nick. “
Celebrities also turned to social media to mourn his death.
Ben Stiller, who lost his father, Jerry Stiller in May, wrote: “Sending love and deep condolences to Nick Cordero’s family.”
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“Rest easy in front of an amazing person, a family man and a talent. Very sad,” said actor Michael Rapaport.
“Nick Cordero passed away at 11:40 am today with his mother and wife by his side,” wrote “Scrubs” actor Zach Braff. “I can honestly tell you that I have never met a kinder human being. Don’t think that COVID only claims the elderly and sick. I am very grateful for the time we had.” We’ll catch up at another time. “
Priscilla Ann Presley, ex-wife of Elvis Presley, star of the comedy movies “Naked Gun,” wrote: “I am so shocked to see the news today that Nick has passed away. My heart and soul are with Nick’s beautiful wife. Lamb and family. Rest in peace, Nick. “
“RIP Nick Cordero! My condolences to Amanda, who fought and loved so much … I am so sorry for her little one. My heart is with you. Let the angels fly …..” said Acadamy, Emmy and Award-winning actress Tony Viola Davis.
“Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who also starred in Broadway’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, spoke about the “incredibly sad news” while discussing the severity of the coronavirus.
Nick Cordero arrives at the Drama Desk Awards in New York on June 1, 2014. Tony Cordero Award-nominated actor, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in shows like “Waitress”, “A Bronx Tale” and ” Bullets Over Broadway, “Died in Los Angeles after suffering serious medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. (Photo by Charles Sykes / Invision / AP, File)
“Incredibly sad news. Can we do what we have to do as a country to fight this virus together? You don’t care how healthy you are. You don’t care if you want to go to Fire Island. It doesn’t matter if you are tired of using a mask. Queen. It is. In, “he wrote.
