I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the news. This is a horrible loss for the theatre community.
On a personal note, Miss Maxwell's performance on the 2011 cast recording of Follies is one of the reasons I fell in love with the show. I remember listening to it every morning on the long drive to school. It's one of greatest regrets not to have seen that production live. Her Phyllis certainly was one to behold - she, along with Alexis Smith, really understood what the role was and had the ability to knock it out of the park. She will be missed. Sending lots of love to the family.
Could I Leave You?
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
