Broadway mourns death of actor Nick Cordero by COVID-19 complications

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Los Angeles (US), Jul 6 (Canadian-Media): Canadian Tony Award-nominated 41-year-old actor Nick Cordero has died in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus, media reports said. ​

Nick Cordero. Image credit:Facebook page

According to his wife, Amanda Kloots, Cordero died July 5 at Cedars-Sinai hospital after spending more than 90 days in the hospital. 

"God has another angel in heaven now," she posted on Instagram.

"Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone's friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband."

Cordero grew up in Hamilton and attended Ryerson University in Toronto for acting.

He specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway.

​Cordero also appeared in film and television roles.