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US Theater and Opera Legend Robert Wilson Dead at 83
WATER MILL, NEW YORK, JUL 31 – Robert Wilson founded the Watermill Center and influenced theater with innovative collaborations, continuing to create until his death at 83 after a brief illness, officials said.
- Robert Wilson died at the age of 83 following a brief but acute illness in Water Mill, NY.
- Wilson was known for his collaborations with artists like Philip Glass and Lady Gaga.
- He won an Olivier Award in 2013 for Best New Opera Production of Einstein on the Beach.
- Despite his illness, Wilson continued to work and create until the end of his life.
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Stage director Robert Wilson dead at 83
Celebrated US director Robert Wilson, who revolutionised stage and opera, died Thursday at the age of 83, his management said. "Robert Wilson died peacefully today in Water Mill, New York, at the age of 83, after a brief but acute illness," said a statement issued on his website. It said he worked right up until the end. Wilson's productions of original works as well as traditional repertoire pieces were hugely popular wherever they were shown. …
Theatre director Robert Wilson died at the age of 83. "Tatort" star Jan Josef Liefers mourns for him.
Extreme stylistic expression devoid of emotion was Robert Wilson's trademark. The acclaimed stage and opera director passed away on Thursday at...
Theater director, artist and visionary Robert Wilson (Bob Wilson) died at the age of 83, after a short but serious illness, his New York "Watermill Center" confirmed.
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