Alison Gwyn Bevan obituary, Norwalk, CT

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Lee Wilkof

February 28, 2025

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.

Carl Baldasso

January 18, 2025

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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Carly petracco

January 15, 2025

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.

carolyn m

January 14, 2025

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.

Julio Agustin

January 8, 2025

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 work/home/life -- I want that!" She didn't know it, but she was one of my first examples of a healthy work-life balance that I have emulated to this day. Sending love to you, Michael, and condolences to the family.

Mary Illes

January 8, 2025

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.

valerie wright

November 27, 2024

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 thoughts to Michael & Dylan during this unbearable time.
She will be greatly missed.

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Sara Krieger

November 23, 2024

Ali and I met working on a cruise ship in the early 80s where we became roommates, and shortly after, best friends for life. Even doing that silly gig, she was the complete professional. She was head and shoulders ahead of us all in sophistication, class, humor, irreverence, knowhow and professionalism. (She was our own Lauren Bacall ;-)) We have seen each other through almost every first in our lives- loves, break ups, marriages, births, career changes, you name it. She was the first person I would always call for news or advice. Everything she did, she did to perfection- and on her own terms. A force to be reckoned with. The world is a lot emptier, a lot lonelier and a lot less interesting and secure without Alison Bevan in it. I will miss you forever, Al. You simply cannot be replaced.

Richard Smith

November 21, 2024

Prayers of peace for Michael, Dylan and the rest of Alison's family. Alison's and I worked presenters for the National Auto Show many years ago. What a joy she was to work with! A consummate professional! Easy journey, Alison.

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JoAnn Hunter

November 18, 2024

I had the pleasure to have worked with Alison in a show called Steel Pier on Broadway. Elegant and funny. My heart hurts for you Michael and your family.

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jim newman

November 18, 2024

We did Steel Pier together on Broadway anns 10 years later I did Curtains with Michael and besides being a stunning actress she was also hilarious in her quiet way! Just the best. Heartbroken!

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