Nick Cordero

Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 – July 5, 2020)[1] was a Canadian actor. He appeared on Broadway in 2014 in the musical Bullets Over Broadway in the role of Cheech,[2] for which he was nominated for the Tony Award[3] and the Drama Desk Award.[4] He also starred in the Off-Broadway production of The Toxic Avenger and as Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour.[5] In March 2016, he joined the Broadway production of Waitress, playing the role of Earl.[6] On television, he played Victor Lugo in Blue Bloods.

Nick Cordero
BornSeptember 17, 1978
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 5, 2020(2020-07-05) (aged 41)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationRyerson University (dropped out)
OccupationActor
Years active2010–2020
SpouseAmanda Kloots

In April 2020, Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19. His right leg was amputated as a result of problems from his illness.[7][8][9] On May 1, 2020, he had a lung damage and was given a tracheotomy.[10]

Cordero died from problems caused by the infection on July 5, 2020 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, aged 41.[11]

References
  1. Pasquini, Maria (April 12, 2020). "Nick Cordero in ‘Very Critical Condition’ After Emergency Surgery amid Coronavirus Health Crisis", People. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. "Woody Allen Musical Bullets Over Broadway, With Zach Braff and Marin Mazzie, Begins March 11". playbill.com. Playbill. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  3. "Tony Awards 2014: 'Bullets over Broadway' has lackluster showing". Los Angeles Times. April 29, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  4. Gans, Andrew. "2014 Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations Announced; 'Gentleman's Guide' Earns 12 Nominations", playbill.com, April 25, 2014
  5. broadwayworld.com
  6. "Bullets Over Broadway Star Nick Cordero Joins Broadway-Bound Waitress Musical". playbill.com. Playbill. January 12, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  7. Mauch, Ally. Broadway Star Nick Cordero to Have His Right Leg Amputated Due to Coronavirus Complications" Archived 2020-07-06 at the Wayback Machine people.com, April 18, 2020
  8. "39 more COVID-19 deaths in Ontario; Canadian actor has leg amputated; Germany’s partial economic reopening starts Monday". Toronto Star, April 19, 2020
  9. "Nick Cordero, Broadway star from Ontario, has leg amputated due to COVID-19 complications". CBC News, April 19, 2020
  10. Trepany, Charles. "Nick Cordero's coronavirus recovery: Amanda Kloots shares update she hopes is 'great sign'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  11. Nick Cordero, Standout Actor in Broadway Musicals, Dies of COVID-19 Complications at 41
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