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Celebrities React to Terrence McNally's Death Due to Coronavirus - See Tweets

Tons of stars are speaking out to honor Terrence McNally following his death.

The famed playwright and four-time Tony Award winner has sadly passed away at age 81 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) complications.

Broadway star Audra McDonald tweeted, “My dear sweet brilliant kind Terrence. The world is not nearly as sweet of a place without you in it. My heart is breaking yet again.”

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill added, “‘A lot of people stop learning in life and that’s their tragedy.’- Terrence McNally, one of the most brilliant and prolific playwrights… EVER. #RIP.”

See how more celebrities are paying their respects below, and find out every celeb who has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Terrence McNally Dead - Famed Playwright Dies at 81 From Coronavirus Complications

Terrence McNally, who is a four time Tony Award winner as a playwright and librettist, has passed away at the age of 81 from complications from COVID-19, aka the coronavirus.

The famed theatre artist was a lung cancer survivor and he suffered from chronic COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Deadline reports.

He passed away at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, and is survived by his husband Tom Kirdahy.

Just last year, Terrence received the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre for his decades-long work on Broadway and beyond.

Our thoughts are with Terrence‘ loved ones during this difficult time.