Broadway star Gavin Creel's friend Benj Pasek reveals his powerful last texts before tragic death aged 48 Creel's last texts to his friend, composer Benj Pasek, were shared on Instagram In the texts he encouraged Pasek to live life to the fullest amid his health battle READ MORE: Broadway star passes away from aggressive form of cancer By Jackie Lindenberg and Emily Lefroy For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:27 EDT, 2 October 2024 | Updated: 17:28 EDT, 2 October 2024 e-mail 5 shares View comments Broadway sensation Gavin Creel's final words to a friend have been revealed after the star's tragic passing at only 48. The beloved Broadway star was known for a string of successful performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair, She Loves Me and Hello, Dolly! - appearing opposite stars including Bette Midler and Jane Krakowski .
Creel died while receiving treatment for a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma on September 30, according to his partner, Alex Temple Ward. Tributes have poured in from Broadway's biggest stars , with composer and lyricist Benj Pasek sharing a screenshot on Instagram showing the performer's powerful final text messages to him - which encouraged him to live life to the fullest. 'Not living is the one thing I have learned so far during this time that is NO LONGER AN OPTION EVER AGAIN.
Live. If you are alive LIVE,' Creel’s message read. Broadway sensation Gavin Creel's final words to a friend have been revealed after the star's tragic passing at only 48.
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