Hamilton-raised theatre star Nick Cordero, who had legions of supporters rallying for him on social media during his harrowing health battle with COVID-19, has died in Los Angeles.
His wife, dancer-turned-celebrity personal trainer Amanda Kloots, said Cordero died on Sunday morning, “surrounded in love by his family.” He was 41.
“My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him,” Kloots wrote on Instagram.
“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.”
The Tony Award-nominated actor, singer and musician first entered hospital in LA at the beginning of April.
He was in an intensive care unit on various machines to help support his heart, lungs and kidneys. He was in a medically-induced coma but had come out of it before his death.
Cordero grew up in Hamilton’s west end and attended Ryerson University for acting.
His performance in “Bullets Over Broadway” earned him the Tony nomination and he was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in the musical “A Bronx Tale.”
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