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.
