Jennifer Hudson leads the tributes as Dreamgirls co-star Hinton Battle dies aged 67

The leisure world mourns the lack of Hinton Battle, a prodigious expertise whose footprints on Broadway and past have left an indelible mark. 

On the age of 67, the revered actor and singer handed away at Cedars Sinai Medical Heart in Los Angeles. 

His loss of life was confirmed by his consultant, who said that Hinton’s household has chosen to not disclose the reason for his passing right now.

Hinton was celebrated for his electrifying unique portrayal of the Scarecrow within the Broadway manufacturing of The Wiz in 1975, a job that will later be famously reprised by Michael Jackson within the film adaptation. 

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His numerous skills continued to shine throughout varied platforms, together with his memorable efficiency as Wayne within the 2006 film Dreamgirls, which featured powerhouse skills like Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson.

Jennifer Hudson, Hinton’s Dreamgirls co-star, supplied heartfelt homage to the late performer. On the social platform X, she shared her sorrow and admiration: 

“We misplaced two irreplaceable Broadway icons this week. Chita Rivera and Hinton Battle! I’ll at all times be pleased about their distinctive artistry and influence and the best way our lives intersected! Relaxation effectively, legends!”

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Hinton’s contributions to the humanities earned him prestigious nods, together with SAG and Critics’ Alternative nominations for his position in Dreamgirls.

Nonetheless, his accolades didn’t start nor finish there; he was a three-time Tony Award winner within the featured actor in a musical class. 

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His performances in Refined Girls (1981), The Faucet Dance Child (1984), and Miss Saigon (1991) every garnered him the esteemed Tony recognition, solidifying his standing as a Broadway luminary.

His skills additionally graced the small display, maybe most notably in a musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 2001. 

Hinton not solely carried out because the suave demon Candy within the episode As soon as Extra, With Feeling but additionally lent his experience because the choreographer, infusing the present along with his distinctive aptitude.

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