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Terrence McNally, award-winning playwright, dies of complications due to coronavirus

In this April 29, 2015, file photo, Terrence McNally attends the 2015 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File) — In this April 29, 2015, file photo, Terrence McNally attends the 2015 Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File) In this April 29, 2015, file … more >

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times - Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally died Tuesday of complications due to coronavirus, according to reports. He was 81.

Mr. McNally died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, Deadline reported.

He was reportedly a lung cancer survivor with COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease.

Mr. McNally is survived by his husband of 10 years, Tom Kirdahy, TheWrap reported.

• Jessica Chasmar can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes.com.

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