Lawrence Clayton Dead - Broadway Actor Has Died at 64

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Broadway actor Lawrence Clayton has died aged 64.The star, who made his stage debut in converted show Dreamgirls and starred in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple, passed away on 2 November.His death comes after a two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.The news was confirmed by the Buchwald talent agency.Clayton had a successful career stage career for almost 35 years.He was described by some as a "walking masterclass".The actor's first big break came after he was cast as part of the replacement cast for the hit Dreamgirls in 1981.He took over the role of Effie’s songwriting brother C.C.

Ellise Shafer editorLawrence Clayton, an actor and singer who starred in “The Color Purple” and “Dreamgirls” on Broadway, died on Nov. 2 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma cancer.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticActor Lawrence Clayton, who made his Broadway debut in 1981 in Dreamgirls and most recently starred in the 2015 revival of The Color Purple, died Nov. 2 following a two-year battle with glioblastoma cancer.

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