Months after battling the coronavirus, Broadway Star Nick Cordero has passed away at 41.
TMZ reports the tragic news was reported by Tony Mottola on Twitter when he wrote “NICK CORDERO..REST in PEACE our dear brother!!!Lead actor and star of “A BRONX TALE MUSICAL”..beautiful sweet man.. amazing talented actor and singer…loving family man ..we pray for you and your family” Shortly after the news broke out, his wife Amanda Kloots confirmed his death on Instagram.
She writes, “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.”
Cordero was battling the coronavirus since March and Kloots kept the world updated on his status everyday. The Broadway star suffered from various complications such as septic shock, lung infections and a leg amputation. He was expected to receive a double lung transplant due to the severe complications.
He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old son Elvis. Cordero has starred in shows such as “Waitress”, “Rock of Ages”, and “A Bronx Tale.”