Washington, Mar 26: (Agency), Well known character actor Mark Blum, known for his role opposite Madonna in the legendary 1985 New Y ork City film “Desperately Seeking Susan,” passed away due to coronavirus complications on Thursday, according to the New York Post.
Blum died at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday after being diagnosed last week with the coronavirus, said Janet Zarish, his wife.
Veteran stage actor Mark Blum died Wednesday at NewYork-Presbyterian hospital of complications from the novel coronavirus, said his wife, actress and acting teacher Janet Zarish https://t.co/yoyB0PvzLV
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 26, 2020
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The New York theater company Playwrights Horizons first announced his death Thursday morning on Twitter.
“With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week,” the company said. “Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world. We will miss you.”
With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week. Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/NMVZFB5hPb
— Playwrights Horizons (@phnyc) March 26, 2020
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Obie-Winning Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 69
His screen credits included a recurring role as Union Bob in “Mozart in the Jungle,” and he recently starred in several episodes of Netflix’s “You.”
