The Tony Award-winning actor died Sept. 30 after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Broadway star Gavin Creel sent a powerful last text to friend Benj Pask before he died, telling him, 'If you are alive, LIVE.'

Broadway stars remember Gavin Creel after his death of a rare cancer. Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells and Idina Menzel shared tributes.

Celebrities are mourning the loss of Tony Award winner Gavin Creel. Adam Lambert and Rosie O'Donnell were amongst the famous faces to offer their condolences to Creel's family, friends and loved ones after his death.

News of Creel’s passing drew an outpouring of condolences from the New York theater community, including tributes from Ben Platt, Bette Midler and more.

Creel died Sept. 30 at his home in New York City at age 48. He had been diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer in July, his partner, c told The New York Times.

The New York Times reports that his death was caused by a metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a type of nerve cancer which the actor learned he had in July. His death was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward, via publicist Matt Polk.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.

He was honored for a Broadway revival of “Hello, Dolly!” and won an Olivier Award for “The Book of Mormon.” In July, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Sutton Foster, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Beanie Feldstein, Bette Midler and more pay tribute to the Tony-winning actor upon his death at 48 The post Gavin Creel Remembered by Broadway Co-Stars: ‘A Vibrant Spirit Both On and Off the Stage’ appeared first on TheWrap.