Quentin Oliver Lee dead: Broadway actor and opera singer dies aged 34 from colon cancer | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Quentin Oliver Lee, 34, died in early hours of the morning on December 1 with his wife Angie by his side. In an emotional Instagram post, Angie wrote that she “held his hand tight and felt his heartbeat slowly drift away” during his final moments.
She continued: “He had a smile on his face, and was surrounded by those he loves. It was peaceful, and perfect.
“He was an incredible man, husband, father, son, brother, friend, singer, actor, and disciple of Christ with great faith in his Father in Heaven.
“To say ‘he will be dearly missed’ doesn’t reflect the scope of the people and communities he has created and touched. If we let him, he made us better people.”
Hundreds took to the comments to pay their respects after hearing the sad news.
The Phantom of the Opera star Derrick Davis wrote: “Oh my heart [breaks]. Praying continued peace and the embrace of heaven over all of the family.”
Social media stars, The Jurgys, added: “He was a kind and positive man who spread light wherever he was. I’m so sorry for your loss Ang. We love you.”
And Aladdin castmember Michael Maliakel echoed: “What a gift to have known you and watched up close as you shared your immense talents with the world. Peace to you and your beautiful family, my tall friend.”
At the time of writing, the fundraiser has raised around £35,000 ($44,000).
Quentin’s Broadway credits include the 2021 revival of Caroline, or Change and the 2017 production of Prince of Broadway.
He also toured for more than a year as the lead star of The Phantom of the Opera.
On the opera stage, Quentin appeared in I Am Harvey Milk and Carmen, among many others.
He was also named a Western Regional Finalist in both the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the National Association of Teachers of Singers Artist Awards.
Just last week, several of his friends from Broadway held a benefit and all proceeds were donated to Quentin and his family.
Among those involved were Blair Campion, Cicily Daniels and Angela Lee Graham, and they said it was “really all about the love”.
