Hollywood veteran Robert “Bob” LuPone has died.
The Brooklyn native is known for his Broadway shows such as “A Thousand Clowns,” “A View from the Bridge,” “True West,” Saint Joan,” “Late Nite Comic” and “The Magic Show.”
Additionally, he has appeared in various television programs, including “The Sopranos,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” the NBC musical “Smash,” and the Showtime drama “Billions.”
In recent years, the actor has stayed away from the acting scene, apparently due to his battle with pancreatic cancer. It was recently announced that LuPone has passed away and is survived by his wife Virginia, son Orlando, sister Patti, and brother William.
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Robert LuPone Dies At 76
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LuPone died over the weekend after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. His death occurred at age 76, 42 years after he helped form the Manhattan Class Company, better known as the MCC Theater.
The theater released an official statement on the Broadway icon’s death and paid tribute to him for his impact on the Great White Way over the years.
“The MCC Theater community mourns the loss of a beloved and uniquely inspiring partner, colleague and friend, Bob LuPone, who lived fearlessly and with great curiosity, good humor, boundless passion for connection, and wholeheartedly,” the statement read, per Page Six.
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Throughout her career, LuPone performed in numerous Broadway productions, including the premiere of “A Chorus Line,” for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. His other credits include “Minnie’s Boys,” “The Rothschilds,” “The Magic Show,” “A View from the Bridge,” “True West,” and “A Thousand Clowns,” among others.
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MCC Theater Co-Founder Mourns Death of Robert LuPone
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Following LuPone’s death, showrunners Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, who helped the Broadway icon shape MCC into the theatrical power it is today, also issued emotional tributes to her in letters posted on their official website.
The letter read in part, “Bob was a strong man, an advocate, complex in the richest way, overflowing with youthful spirit, and very wise as he looked into our souls. He was our best friend. It’s hard to believe that we will never sit down with him again and say, let’s talk.”
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The trio had met in the early 1980s, and their passion for art inspired them to join forces to create MCC. Over the years, the theater house has produced productions such as “Frozen,” “Reasons to Be Pretty,” “Hand to God,” “The African Mean Girls Play,” “The Snow Swan,” “The Other Place,” and The award-winning “Wit”.
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Fans Devastated By The News
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On MCC’s official Instagram page, fans of the Broadway icon also posted their tributes to mourn his shocking passing. The comments were written in a broadcast from the theater, which also featured different photos of LuPone over the years.
“Such a loss. Bob was a true man with a big heart. He will be missed. We were lucky to know him,” said one fan.
“My condolences to the family, friends and artists he met. Still remember our last conversation,” said another fan.
“So sorry to read this. He is a life force on and off stage. A man who is very passionate about his artistic vision and very dedicated to his love of theatre,” commented another fan.
“Terrible news. I have fond memories of the early days and your friendship. His passion and enthusiasm was contagious,” another fan lamented.
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The legacy of Robert LuPone
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LuPone, who was born in Brooklyn on July 29, 1946, dedicated her life to the arts, working as an arts educator and co-founding artistic director of the MCC Theater, in addition to her distinguished career as a dancer, stage performer and actress. .
In addition to her Broadway appearances, LuPone has had cameos on the small screen in several hit series including, “Ally McBeal,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Gossip Girl,” “The Affair ,” “Billions,” “The Sopranos” and “Odd Mom Out.”
Her most prominent small screen features came in the nineties in CBS’s “Search For Tomorrow” and ABC’s “Loving,” starring in 79 episodes and 24 episodes, respectively. LuPone is survived by his wife Virginia, son Orlando, sister Patti, and brother William.
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