Broadway star Nick Cordero dies of COVID-19 complications

Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, passed away at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. He was suffering severe medical complications after contracting the new coronavirus. Nick a Broadway star seen in shows as ‘Waitress,’ ‘A Bronx Tale’ and ‘Bullets Over Broadway was 41 year old.

His wife, Amanda Kloots, who has provided chronicle of his medical journey, confirmed his death on Instagram.

Amanda Kloots posted on Instagram. “. “God has another angel in heaven now. 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.”

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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. ⠀ ⠀ I cannot begin to thank everyone enough for the outpour of love , support and help we’ve received these last 95 days. You have no idea how much you lifted my spirits at 3pm everyday as the world sang Nicks song, Live Your Life. We sang it to him today, holding his hands. As I sang the last line to him, “they’ll give you hell but don’t you light them kill your light not without a fight. Live your life,” I smiled because he definitely put up a fight. I will love you forever and always my sweet man. ❤️

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Cordero died after more than 90 days in the hospital. He entered the emergency room on March 30. Since then he has had a number of health setbacks, including mini-strokes, blood clots, a tracheostomy and a temporary pacemaker implanted. He had been on a ventilator and unconscious and also had his right leg amputated. A double lung transplant was being explored for him.

Cordero also appeared as Victor Lugo in the CBS drama Blue Bloods and appeared in the Zach Braff-directed Going in Style. He was last onstage in a Kennedy Center presentation of “Littler Shop of Horrors.”

A number of Broadway veterans have tested positive for Coronavirus. It has also claimed the life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally.

May Nick Cordera’s Soul Rest In Peace. Our Condolence to the family.

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