The New York Times reports that his death was caused by a metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a type of nerve cancer which the actor learned he had in July. His death was confirmed by his partner, Alex Temple Ward, via publicist Matt Polk.

News of Creel’s passing drew an outpouring of condolences from the New York theater community, including tributes from Ben Platt, Bette Midler and more.

Broadway stars remember Gavin Creel after his death of a rare cancer. Bette Midler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Rannells and Idina Menzel shared tributes.

Broadway star Gavin Creel sent a powerful last text to friend Benj Pask before he died, telling him, 'If you are alive, LIVE.'

Broadway star Gavin Creel died at the age of 48. He had been diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel – songwriter, singer, and stage actor known for his roles in such productions as “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Hair,” “She Loves Me” and “Hello, Dolly!” – died Monday, Sept. 30, at the age of 48. His death comes months after being diagnosed with an aggressive, rare cancer.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.

Gavin Creel, the musical theater actor who won a Tony Award for "Hello, Dolly!" and an Olivier Award for "The Book of Mormon," died on Monday at his home in Manhattan.

The stage actor is known for roles on Broadway in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' 'Hair,' 'She Loves Me' and 'Hello, Dolly!'

He was honored for a Broadway revival of “Hello, Dolly!” and won an Olivier Award for “The Book of Mormon.” In July, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.