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GORDON CONNELL Obituary

CONNELL--Gordon, an actor best remembered by Broadway audiences for his performance as Mark Twain in the hit musical Big River, passed away on June 12th in Englewood, NJ. He was 93 years old. Other Broadway credits include Subways Are for Sleeping, and Hello Dolly. On television, Connell appeared in The Sid Caesar Revue Series, The Jeffersons, and Sex and the City. Also a musician, Connell composed songs for cabaret artists and musical theatre. Long-married to actress Jane Connell (deceased 2013), he is survived by daughters Melissa Connell and Maggie Connell.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 24, 2016.

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Alan Fox

June 27, 2016

I mourn the loss of wonderful Gordon who was so brilliant in The Human Comedy that I stage managed, a reading of Altered that I directed and so funny as a work out buddy at the gym!

Dale OBrien

June 27, 2016

I was honored to work with Gordon for almost 2 years. Charming, witty, smart and a true curmudgeon (that's a compliment). Rest in Peace, Gordon.

Eddie Rabin

June 25, 2016

I worked with Gordon at The Public Theater in "The Human Comedy". One of the most brilliantly funny people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing !

Ben Whiteley

June 25, 2016

Gordon was a very dear man and neighbor. I had the pleasure of working with both Gordon and Jane, and always enjoyed seeing them. They are both missed.

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