Nick Cordero
Nick Cordero | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1978 |
| Died | July 5, 2020 (aged 41) |
| Education | Ryerson University (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Kloots |
Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 – July 5, 2020)[1] was a Canadian actor. He appeared on Broadway in 2014 in the musical Bullets Over Broadway in the role of Cheech,[2] for which he was nominated for the Tony Award[3] and the Drama Desk Award.[4] He also starred in the Off-Broadway production of The Toxic Avenger and as Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour.[5] In March 2016, he joined the Broadway production of Waitress, playing the role of Earl.[6] On television, he played Victor Lugo in Blue Bloods.
In April 2020, Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19. His right leg was amputated as a result of problems from his illness.[7][8][9] On May 1, 2020, he had a lung damage and was given a tracheotomy.[10]
Cordero died from problems caused by the infection on July 5, 2020 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, aged 41.[11]
References
- ↑ Pasquini, Maria (April 12, 2020). "Nick Cordero in ‘Very Critical Condition’ After Emergency Surgery amid Coronavirus Health Crisis", People. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ Woody Allen Musical Bullets Over Broadway, With Zach Braff and Marin Mazzie, Begins March 11. playbill.com (March 11, 2014)Playbill. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ↑ Tony Awards 2014: 'Bullets over Broadway' has lackluster showing. Los Angeles Times (April 29, 2014). Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ↑ Gans, Andrew. "2014 Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations Announced; 'Gentleman's Guide' Earns 12 Nominations", playbill.com, April 25, 2014
- ↑ [1] broadwayworld.com
- ↑ Bullets Over Broadway Star Nick Cordero Joins Broadway-Bound Waitress Musical. playbill.com (January 12, 2016)Playbill. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ↑ Mauch, Ally. Broadway Star Nick Cordero to Have His Right Leg Amputated Due to Coronavirus Complications" Archived 2020-07-06 at the Wayback Machine people.com, April 18, 2020
- ↑ "39 more COVID-19 deaths in Ontario; Canadian actor has leg amputated; Germany’s partial economic reopening starts Monday". Toronto Star, April 19, 2020
- ↑ "Nick Cordero, Broadway star from Ontario, has leg amputated due to COVID-19 complications". CBC News, April 19, 2020
- ↑ Trepany, Charles. "Nick Cordero's coronavirus recovery: Amanda Kloots shares update she hopes is 'great sign'". USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/05/01/amanda-kloots-gives-positive-update-nick-cordero-coronavirus-recovery/3071277001/. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ↑ Nick Cordero, Standout Actor in Broadway Musicals, Dies of COVID-19 Complications at 41
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