Chris Peluso, Broadway Actor Who Starred in 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Wicked,' Dead at 40
etonline.comon Broadway, has died. He was 40.Peluso's family confirmed his death to. The outlet reported that the actor's «sudden passing» on Aug.
15 came a year after he «stepped away from theatre work to seek treatment for a schizoaffective disorder.» No further details were provided.The University of Michigan, Peluso's alma mater, posted a tribute to the late star on its musical-theatre department's Instagram page.«The Michigan Musical Theatre family is heartbroken as we announce the passing of our dear family member/alum, the loving, charismatic, and divinely gifted Chris Peluso,» wrote Linda Goodrich, interim chair of the school's musical-theatre department.Goodrich called out some of Peluso's most notable roles, including his Great White Way debut as The Balladeer in on Broadway, and.
He also played Sky in on Broadway in 2008, and he both starred and covered the role of Fiyero in multiple tours of .«Our hearts go out to his family,» Goodrich wrote.Peluso's peers shared their condolences and tributes to the actor on the post, including Broadway star Desi Oakley who wrote, «I learned so much from his kindness & professionalism,» and added, «I am sending so much love to all who walked closely with him.» actor Toni Trucks wrote, «This is devastating.
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