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Michael Wittenberg Obituary

Michael Wittenberg, husband of Broadway musical-theater star Bernadette Peters, died Monday in a helicopter crash in Montenegro. He was 43.

Mr. Wittenberg, an investment adviser, was on a business trip, Judy Katz, a spokeswoman for Peters, said.

Three other people were killed in the crash, which occurred when the aircraft struck a high-voltage cable, police in Podgorica, Montenegro said.

Mr. Wittenberg married the Tony Award-winning actress in July 1996. They wed at the home of Mary Tyler Moore, a longtime friend of Peters ' .

Peters most recently appeared on Broadway in the 2003 revival of " Gypsy. " Her other Broadway shows include " Sunday in the Park With George " and " Into the Woods. " She won Tonys for her performances in " Song & Dance " and the 1999 revival of " Annie Get Your Gun. "

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Wittenberg

9 Entries

Jonathan Heimberg

September 24, 2024

Remembering Michael & family on the 19th anniversary of his passing.

Paul Dalnoky

September 24, 2024

How many years has it been, my friend. Many. Too many. How we all miss you. Myself. Mike Randall. All of us.

Paul Dalnoky

September 24, 2023

It's been so long Mike, and you're still missed.

Jonathan Heimberg

September 24, 2023

Remembering Michael and family on the 18th anniversary.

Jonathan Heimberg

September 5, 2022

Bernadette & Michael made such a beautiful couple. I wish I'd been able to see them together in person. I am proud of how Bernadette has carried on, and honored Michael's memory.

Paul Dalnoky

August 18, 2022

Sorry to hear the sad news.

Anthony Bevilacqua

April 26, 2019

I met Bernadette and Michael one day in my post office in Vero Beach, Fl. I was Manager there at that time. They both came to the window, and we exchanged pleasantries and a little small chat. They were super nice! It wasnt long after that that her husband got killed in the chopper crash. I felt so horrible for her. So sad. He was really a super nice guy. RIP Michael!

brian cochran

January 22, 2019

I met Michael at a training class in LA. He made an impression that I remember all these years later.

Barry Allen

October 30, 2016

I didn't know Michael personally, but I can tell from his pictures that he was a beautiful man and human being. I think he was sweet and kind with a great sense of humor. What can I say about Bernadette? One of my favorite people in the world. I'm glad they had nine wonderful years together. This is trully a tragedy, and my heart is broken for her. God always picks the prettiest flowers! She is strong and has survived with her friends and family by her side. She will go on for Michael's sake. God bless her.

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