Broadway star Nick Cordero dies at age 41 from coronavirus

The Tony Award nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero has died, aged 41, after fighting complications associated with coronavirus over a three month long battle.

The Canadian born actor had been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. Nick originated the role of Earl in Waitress, as well as Sonny in A Bronx Tale. Other theatrical credits included Dennis in Rock of Ages, and Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway (where he met his wife)

The actor died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for over 90 days.

His wife Amanda Kloots posted the following statement on instagram:

God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth. ⠀ I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday.

To Nicks extraordinary doctor, Dr. David Ng, you were my positive doctor! There are not many doctors like you. Kind, smart, compassionate, assertive and always eager to listen to my crazy ideas or call yet another doctor for me for a second opinion. You’re a diamond in the rough.