#1
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:16am
Several reports that he has passed away.
May he rest in peace.
#2
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:19am
Oh my god 
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#3
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:19am
From Scott Heller of the NYT:
https://twitter.com/hellerNYT/status/619719103612325888
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#4
Posted: 7/11/15 at 12:20am
PR rep: "Roger Rees, Tony Award-winning actor, passed away tonight at home, after brief illness." Survived by husband, playwright Rick Elice
— Scott Heller (@hellerNYT) July 11, 2015
Updated On: 7/11/15 at 12:20 AM
#5
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.
#6
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.
#8
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.
#11
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
#17
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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#19
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
#20
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.
#22
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.
#23
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.
#24
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.
#25
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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