Quentin Oliver Lee, a Broadway histrion who played the rubric relation successful the nationalist circuit of “The Phantom of the Opera,” died Thursday aft a conflict with signifier 4 colon cancer. He was 34.
The actor’s wife, Angie Lee Graham, confirmed his decease connected his authoritative Instagram page, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“He had a grin connected his face, and was surrounded by those helium loves,” Graham wrote. “It was peaceful, and perfect.”
Graham accompanied the station with photos of Lee holding their daughter, Samantha, Entertainment Tonight reported.
Lee began his run playing successful the rubric relation of “The Phantom of the Opera” in December 2017, People reported. He was besides an understudy successful the 2017 Broadway philharmonic “Prince of Broadway” and appeared successful 2021′s “Caroline, oregon Change.” He appeared successful “Oratorio for Living Things,” which opened successful March and had a two-month run, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Lee announced successful June successful a Caring Bridge introduction that helium was diagnosed with colon crab astatine the extremity of May, the amusement website reported. Lee said helium had COVID-19 astatine the opening of the month, but aft 2 weeks, his symptoms didn’t spell away.
After seeing a doctor, Lee was diagnosed with cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“The Phantom of the Opera” said connected its verified Instagram page, “The Phantom household is saddened to perceive of the passing of Quentin Oliver Lee. Quentin brilliantly (led) our North American circuit successful 2018. Our hearts are with Quentin’s household and friends.”
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