Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony Award nominee and one of Broadway’s most acclaimed and popular musical actresses, died today at a New York City hospital following a nearly yearlong battle with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
She was 59.Her death was confirmed to The New York Times by her agent Sarah Fargo. Luker was married to Broadway actor Danny Burstein (Moulin Rouge!).Last February, the actress announced that she’d been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, tweeting, “Hello friends.
I have some tough news. Late last year I was diagnosed with ALS. I have the best medical care in the world and the greatest support.
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