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Legendary playwright Terrence McNally dies from COVID-19 complications

Legendary playwright Terrence McNally, known for his Tony award winning works including Love! Valour! Compassion!, has died aged 81.

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McNally’s husband Tom Kirdahy confirmed the news to media today, revealing that the lung cancer survivor had lost his life due to complications related to COVID-19.

Tributes are pouring out McNally on social media, remembering him as a great of American theatre and a beacon for many in the LGBTIQ+ community.

“Let’s always remember that Terrence was anything but a victim,” veteran actor Harvey Fierstein wrote on Facebook.

“He was a lover and fighter and an artist and a voice for our people. He was a victor. The man didn’t write his heart out. He wrote OUR hearts out! Whether he was making us laugh with The Ritz or cry with Corpus Christie or gave us a little of each with Love! Valour! Compassion! he was true to his vision.”

Homophobia, HIV and the AIDS crisis and LGBTIQ+ issues featured as recurring themes throughout the creators six-decades long career, with more than 40 works to his name.

Most recently, McNally was honoured for his contributions to the performing arts and culture with a lifetime achievement award at the 2019 Tony Awards.


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