edgar lansburyTony-winning producer and brother of the late TV and film star Angela Lansbury He has died… according to a post from one of his former stars.
peggy gordon — who appeared in the original Off-Broadway cast for the show “Godspell” — shared the news on Facebook earlier this week. He did not reveal the cause of death but said a memorial would be built in the fall.
Born in London in 1930, Edgar first rose to prominence on the Broadway scene in the early 1960s… when he starred in his show “The Subject Was Roses.” martin sheen He received the Tony Award for Best Play.
He created hit shows like “Godspell,” “American Buffalo,” “Gypsy,” “Waiting for Godot,” and “Lennon”… and expanded the world of film and TV with the adaptations of ‘TSWR’ and “Godspell.” I jumped in. ,
Of course… most people will recognize him more as Angela’s younger brother. In fact, Angela’s success at H’Wood led to Edgar and his twin brother, bruceComing to Los Angeles, he enrolled at UCLA and began a career as an artist before going into production. Angela Passed away In 2022.
Edgar also wrote a book about his famous family in 2020, titled “The Magic of Believing: A Lansbury Family Memoir” – which features stories about Angela and focuses on his mother. charlotteThe tireless faith of.
Edgar is survived by his wife Lewis Peabody And his six children.
He was 94 years old.
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