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Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from COVID-19

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Monday, July 6, 2020

Loved ones mourn death of Broadway star Nick Cordero

Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a long battle with COVID-19, and messages of support are pouring in from around the world.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a long battle with coronavirus.

His wife, Amanda Kloots, announced his death Sunday evening and said he died earlier in the morning surrounded in love by his family, "singing and praying as he gently left this earth."

She updated his fans with an emotional post on Instagram:

"I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. 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. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday."

Cordero, 41, initially went to the hospital March 31 with what they thought was pneumonia, according to Kloots. He later tested positive for COVID-19 and was put in a medically induced coma to help his breathing.

He had to have his leg amputated because of issues with blood clotting.

Since then, he experienced ups and downs throughout his recovery while Kloots gave updates on his condition.

Back in May, she spoke out to "Good Morning America" about the progress he was making.

Watch the May 13 interview below:

Nick Cordero's wife speaks out after the Broadway star woke up from a medically induced coma due to COVID-19.

Kloots started a hashtag #WakeUpNick that became a movement across social media with fans dancing to Cordero's song "Live Your Life" to show support for the Broadway star.

Cordero was nominated for a Tony in 2014 for his role in "Bullets Over Broadway."

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