Terrence McNally, 81, was a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. FMTNews FMTLifestyle
Terrence McNally and Tom Kirdahy pose on the red carpet during the 2015 Tony Awards in New York.
An openly gay writer whose subject matter included love, homophobia and AIDS, McNally’s notable plays included “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Master Class”, along with the musicals “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Ragtime.” “He was an absolute gentleman and his commitment to the theatre was unwavering,” tweeted British actor and comedian James Corden. “He will be missed by so many of us.”
He first wrote for Broadway at age 23, building his reputation steadily throughout his 20s and 30s as a playwright with sarcastic flair who deftly challenged social norms and authority while maintaining an approachable appeal.
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