Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the youngest actor -- and the first black actor -- to play the lead role in a Broadway production of "Les Miserables,” died after a tragic fall from his mother’s fire escape Friday. He was 21. Broadway World confirmed the news of his death, publishing a statement from Jean-Baptiste's company that expressed condolences to his family. "The entire LES MISERABLES family is shocked and devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of Kyle, a remarkable young talent and tremendous...
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, First Black Actor To Play Lead In 'Les Miz' On Broadway, Dies At 21
The Huffington Post - 30 Aug 2015 18:18
Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the youngest actor -- and the first black actor -- to play the lead role in a Broadway production of "Les Miserables,” died after a tragic fall from his mother’s fire escape Friday. He was 21. Broadway World confirmed the news of his death, publishing a statement from Jean-Baptiste's company that expressed condolences to his family. "The entire LES MISERABLES family is shocked and devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of Kyle, a remarkable young talent and tremendous...
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