News of Creel’s passing drew an outpouring of condolences from the New York theater community, including tributes from Ben Platt, Bette Midler and more.

Broadway star Gavin Creel died at the age of 48. He had been diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

His Hello, Dolly! costar Bette Midler wrote "Beloved by the #Broadway community, the radiant actor #GavinCreel has died from a rare form of cancer. He played Cornelius Hackl to my Dolly in 'Hello Dolly' and I looked forward to working with him every single night. He was fantastic. I can’t believe he’s gone. What a loss."

Broadway stars remember Gavin Creel after his death of a rare cancer. Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells and Idina Menzel shared tributes.

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel – songwriter, singer, and stage actor known for his roles in such productions as “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Hair,” “She Loves Me” and “Hello, Dolly!” – died Monday, Sept. 30, at the age of 48. His death comes months after being diagnosed with an aggressive, rare cancer.

The New York Times reports that his death was caused by a metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a type of nerve cancer which the actor learned he had in July. His death was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward, via publicist Matt Polk.

Creel, who won a Tony Award for his performance in "Hello, Dolly," died on Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Gavin Creel, a Tony-winning theater actor known for his work in shows like "Hello, Dolly!" and "Hair," has died. He was 48. Creel died on Monday at his home in New York from metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma,

The stage actor is known for roles on Broadway in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' 'Hair,' 'She Loves Me' and 'Hello, Dolly!'