OlderWest Side Story's Rachel Zegler & More Stars Mourn Sudden Loss of Stephen Sondheim
Many stars are taking to social media to mourn the loss of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
The musician died on Friday morning (November 26) at his home in Connecticut at the age of 91, Deadline confirms.
His attorney shared the news, noting that it was a sudden loss, and he just spent Thanksgiving with friends the day before.
Stephen has won a multitude of awards, including several Tony awards, Grammys and even an Oscar.
He is well known for writing songs for musicals such as West Side Story, Into The Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd and Follies, among many others.
Rachel Zegler, the star of the upcoming West Side Story movie, mourned the loss of the great composer.
“i was so blessed to sing for him. i am so blessed to have known him. how lucky we all remain. thank you, steve. 🤍,” she tweeted. “i am heartbroken.”
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“He influenced all of us, whether we knew it or not. Rest In Peace. You were a gift to this world ❤️ #Sondheim,” Kristin Chenoweth shared on social media.
“Truly the worst loss in years. Sondheim is the best ever,” Matt Bennett wrote on Twitter. “One of my first times on stage was in a community theater version of Sweeney Todd. I’ve loved Sondheim ever since. RIP to the greatest of all time.”
“Perhaps not since April 23rd of 1616 has theater lost such a revolutionary voice. Thank you Mr. Sondheim for your Demon Barber, some Night Music, a Sunday in the Park, Company, fun at a Forum, a trip Into the Woods and telling us a West Side Story. RIP. 🙏,” Frozen‘s Josh Gad said.
i’m literally at a loss for words. stephen is the reason i make art. he’s the reason why i MUST tell stories. he’s taught millions. millions that, like me, will never get to shake his hand… to personally say Thank You. but here’s some pixels. thank you, stephen. rest in love. pic.twitter.com/ThkjaONtEv
— Jordan Fisher (@jordanfisher) November 26, 2021
Rest In Peace Stephen, you changed the world and my life with your brilliant works. You will live on forever in your magical pieces of art. Sending love to family and friends. ❤️
— Jenna Ushkowitz (@JennaUshkowitz) November 26, 2021
I was just talking to someone a few nights ago about how much fun (and fucking difficult) it is to sing Stephen Sondheim. Performing his work has been among the greatest privileges of my career. A devastating loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) November 26, 2021
I am so so sad to lose my friend Steve Sondheim He gave me so much to sing about ♥️♥️I loved him dearly and will miss him so much Thank you for all the gifts you gave the world Steve♥️
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) November 26, 2021
Rest In Peace, Stephen Sondheim, and thank you for your vast contributions to musical theater. We shall be singing your songs forever. Oh, my heart hurts…
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) November 26, 2021
Goodbye dear sir. We will spend our lives trying to make you proud. #stephensondheim
— Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel) November 26, 2021
I was the only kid who paid attention when they showed us "Into the Woods" in 8th grade music class. While everyone else was buying Def Leppard CDs, I was tracking down the cast recording of the show. Devastated, but oh so grateful to the man who inspired so many dreams.#Sondheim
— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) November 26, 2021
I watch this video once a week and oddly bought tickets to Company late last night. Such a brilliant man. One of my heroes. Thank you, Stephen. #RIP https://t.co/JgV3QPOZlP
— Elizabeth Gillies (@LizGillies) November 26, 2021
thank you so much
for something between
ridiculous and sublime#StephenSondheim— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) November 26, 2021
Heartbreaking https://t.co/VDCaNpCjpm
— Todrick Hall (@todrick) November 26, 2021
