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Alison Gwyn Bevan

Norwalk, Connecticut

Nov 20, 1959 – Nov 9, 2024 (Age 64)

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BORN
November 20, 1959
DIED
November 9, 2024
AGE
64
LOCATION
Norwalk, Connecticut

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Alison Gwyn Bevan, long-time resident of Norwalk CT and New York City, died on Saturday November 9, 2024 following a brief illness. She was 64 years of age. She is survived by her loving family including her husband Michael McCormick, son Dylan McCormick, brother Richard Bevan, sister-in-law...

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A sweet soul has moved on in her journey. The residents of the next stop are blessed by Alison's presence. May your memory be a blessing dearest lady.

So terribly sad to just now hear about Ali's passing. What a devastating blow to Michael, Dylan, and all of Alison's beloved family, friends and colleagues. My deepest condolences to all of you. Alison's was a magnificent performer who I loved seeing in STEEL PIER the 3 times I saw it on Broadway. And then she transitioned into being a sleep coach for new parents & children. What a huge, loving heart she had. She will be missed by so many people. Rest In Peace, sweet soul.

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I met Alison through Maven and she was a steadfast support through my entrance into motherhood. She made me laugh and told it to me straight. I had the pleasure to know her over four years and I was heartbroken to learn of her passing.

I met Alison through Maven, a maternity and family support app I have through my employer. Alison helped me with sleep coaching for my baby. Though we only met twice, she really left an impression on me. She was laid back and gave me the reassurance I needed in a vulnerable time. To Alison's family, I know you must feel a great void - but perhaps hearing of her impact on a stranger helps soften that pain if just for a moment.

My Broadway debut was on STEEL PIER where I got to work with Alison. I was very new and watched everyone like a hawk, and I found Alison to be almost otherworldly. From my perspective, she was grounded in a way that seemed so different -- she was professional, engaging, but also very balanced -- she made me laugh in how she would zoom out of costume after final curtain call to catch the train home. I used to think "Wow, I love how she is full-out at work yet has such a healthy balance between...

Alison and I were in Steel Pier and she was absolutely beautiful, amazing, funny, poignant, unique, so talented, a wonderful, kind person. We saw each other years ago on the C train platform at 81st St; she with her young son, me with my young daughter. We had both been to the Museum of Natural History that day. I´ll never forget her, and I wish we could´ve worked together more. Sending love to all who knew her.

I did Steel Pier on Broadway with Ali. This was a show about the dance marathons of the 1930's and there was a moment where we all we "dove" for coins (thrown at us presumably by onlookers). Ali and I would square off every night, lock eyes and go for the coins. It was dramatic and very fulfilling. But it also remains one of my absolute favorite of theatrical memories. Alison was gifted, terribly funny, kind and loyal. I am deeply saddened by her passing-- much much too soon. My heartfelt...

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