Actor known for ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ dies at 46

Actor known for ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ dies at 46

Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford died Saturday morning at age 46 following a battle with two rare forms of cancer.

SGN:: The final bow: Celebrating the radiant life and legacy of Bret Hanna-Shuford

The lights of Broadway shine a little differently now. The theater community — a world built on storytelling, vulnerability, and the magic of connection — has lost one of its most vibrant storytellers. Bret Hanna-Shuford, a talent whose warmth radiated far beyond the footlights, has taken his final bow at the age of 46. While his departure leaves a profound silence where his laughter once rang, his life remains a resounding anthem of authenticity

Beloved Broadway Actor Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies at 46

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway veteran and Broadway Husbands co-creator, has died at 46 after a battle with two rare disorders. He was featured in OutSmart in 2014 and 2022.