Stratford's William Hutt passes away.

"Hutt, who was born in Toronto, earned his reputation as one of the world's most respected classical actors while performing in Canada, primarily at the Stratford Shakespeare festival.

He joined the festival during its inaugural season in 1953 and trod its boards until 2005, when, at 85, he declared himself too forgetful to learn his lines.

In his years on the stage, he assumed most of the great roles of classical theatre, giving unforgettable performances as King Lear and Prospero, two of Shakespeare's most powerful characters."

He will be greatly missed.
William Hutt passes away

Ah, that's too bad. I figured this was coming when he bowed out of whatever show he was to do this season.

Check out his production of Long Day's Journey into Night. Worth a watch.

Each night after he took his final bow in thr 2005 production of THE TEMPEST he would wave farewell to the audience with a smile and slight twinkle in his eye that hinted "I'll be back." He almsot was. Richard Moneette (Artistic Director) is retiring this year and it was decided Hutt would appear in A DELICATE BALANCE but a few months ago it was announced that he was not well enough to play the role.

It's hard to say goodbye.

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He was heartbreaking in that episode of S&A.

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A very sad day for the Stratford Festival and Canadian theatre.