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#1Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:16am

Several reports that he has passed away. 


May he rest in peace. 

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#2Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:19am

Oh my god Roger Rees


"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022) "Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009) "Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000

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#3Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:19am

From Scott Heller of the NYT: 


https://twitter.com/hellerNYT/status/619719103612325888 


 


Roger Rees


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#4Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:20am




Updated On: 7/11/15 at 12:20 AM

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#5Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:20am

Scott Heller of the Times indicated Rees' PR Rep confirmed his passing. How horribly, horribly sad.  Way too soon.  RIP, Roger.

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#6Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:23am

I knew he was ill (a friend in the cast even told me he was "gravely ill"), but my heart is heavy now. A true gem gone far too soon.  


Prayers, peace, and comfort to his husband Rick Elice.

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#7Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:26am

So sad... wonder what he had?

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#8Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:27am

That's horrible! I had the pleasure of seeing him in the Addams Family and The Visit (though I wasn't a huge fan of either of those shows). And of course his and Alex Timbers' work on Starcatcher was astounding. What a shame. He will be missed. 

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#9Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:31am

Oh my god, this is horrible. What a truly sad day.

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#10Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:32am

Roger Rees So very sad. Gone too soon.

mamaleh
#11Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:36am

A very talented man. What a great loss for the theater and of course his family.  So glad I saw his searing performance in THE VISIT.  And he was unforgettable in THE WINSLOW BOY a couple of seasons ago. Condolences to his loved ones.

Updated On: 7/11/15 at 12:36 AM

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#12Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:43am

Wow. What a great guy and great talent. RIP

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#13Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:24am

He was also on Cheers. Very upset.

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#14Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:28am

This is awful. He was unbelievably talented. RIP. 

Margo319
#15Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:33am

May he rest.  So sad.

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#16Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:35am

Heartbreaking.


R.I.P.


....but the world goes 'round

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#17Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:39am

Rest in Peace.   So sad.  I hope he was surrounded by love and was aware of it.


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#18Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:41am

So sad to lose him and Omar Sharif in the same day. 

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#19Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:46am

Sad, sad news. Such a fine, intelligent actor and by all accounts, such a nice man.


Playbill obituary:


Roger Rees, Stage Actor Made Famous by Nicholas Nickleby, Dies at 71





Updated On: 7/11/15 at 01:46 AM

ajh
#20Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 1:59am

Very sad to hear of Roger Rees' passing. He was one of my favourite actors. His performance as Henry in the original production of The Real Thing was one of the abiding memories of theatregoing in my youth. Saw the show several times and he was incredibly kind and generous at stage door, fascinated at why a 12 year old would be so keen on such a play. Sadly, he had already departed The Visit by the time I saw it, but last thing I saw him in was the London revival of Godot with McKellen and, while I will never be a fan of the play, RR lit up the Haymarket stage whenever he was on it. I was definitely a fan of his. RIP Roger Rees, the theatre has lost a great actor, and we've lost a fine human being. Thoughts are with Mr Elice.

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#21Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 3:32am

So so sad, he was such an amazing performer Roger Rees

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#22Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 3:38am

Wow, that's awful.  Roger starred in two of my favorite campy films Mel's Robin Hood Men in Tights, and If Looks Could Kill.  So hoped to see him in The Visit, and meet him, but he had to take leave before I could get to the show.  Never expected this, RIP.  A fantastic actor.

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#23Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 6:38am

Very sad news. Had no idea Mr. Rees was ill. My he RIP.


Deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

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#24Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 6:38am

Very sad news. Had no idea Mr. Rees was ill. My he RIP.


Deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

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#25Roger Rees
Posted: 7/11/15 at 6:58am

So those people who hinted there was some scandal attached to his departure from The Visit- I hope you're feeling suitable chastened.


 


A very very talented- he will be missed.


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