Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

LOS ANGELES CA — Tony-nominated Broadway actor Nick Cordero died Sunday after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. He was just 41 years old.

Cordero, the father of a one-year-old boy, had no underlying health conditions, but the disease ravaged his body. Doctors had placed Cordero in a medically induced coma six weeks ago, but his condition continued to deteriorate. He developed blood clots, was put on a ventilator, and doctors had to amputate his right leg, his wife said in updates on social media accounts.

He died Sunday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to multiple reports.

Cordero, a native of Canada, was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the 2014 musical "Bullets Over Broadway." He's best known for his work on Broadway, appearing in “Waitress,” "Rock of Ages" and “A Bronx Tale: The Musical.” Cordero also made appearances on the CBS television drama series, "Blue Bloods"

He leaves behind a wife, Amanda Kloots, and a 1-year-old son, Elvis.

His wife wrote about her heartache on Instagram.

“My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him," she wrote. "Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. I will love you forever and always my sweet man.”

City News Service contributed to this report.