![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/mamma-mia-and-wicked-star-chris-peluso-dies-aged-38-after-battling-schizoaffective-disorder/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_Show-Boat-Press-Night-Curtain-Call.jpg&description=Broadway actor Chris Peluso who starred in Mamma Mia! and Wicked has sadly died aged just 38 after battling with a schizoaffective disorder that reportedly forced him off the stage Broadway star Chris Peluso has sadly died aged 38 after battling with a schizoaffective disorder that had reportedly forced him off the stage. He had starred in Mamma Mia!, Wicked and The Woman In White before undergoing treatment in 2022 to deal with his 'debilitating paranoia' which prevented him from working. The young actor died earlier this week and the news was confirmed by the University of Michigan's musical theatre department's interim chair Linda Goodrich. She posted a tribute on the theatre's official Instagram page but did not reveal a cause of death. Instead, she wrote: "The Michigan Musical Theatre family is heartbroken as we announce the passing of our dear family member/alum, the loving, charismatic, and divinely gifted Chris Peluso. Chris appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia!, Assasins, Lestat, The Glorious Ones and Beautiful, played Fiyero on tour in Wicked and starred in London in Miss Saigon and Showboat. Our hearts go out to his family." For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. One of Chris' co-star's John Haas shared a moving tribute, writing: "I'm so very sad to hear about Chris Peluso's passing and I'm so thankful to have shared the stage and barricade with him 15 years ago. He was such a beautiful light - remarkably talented, funny, and caring. Sending my love to his family and friends during this time. Rest in perfect peace, sweet man." Last year, a GoFundMe page was set up to fund "mental health treatment" for Chris. The description on the page reads: "Our dear friend Chris Peluso needs your help. Chris is best known as an actor, for his work on Broadway, in the West End, and on national tours in both the US and UK. "For anyone who knows him personally, Chris is also a funny, kind and caring friend, as well as a d){kind=link}
Broadway actor Chris Peluso who starred in Mamma Mia! and Wicked has sadly died aged just 38 after battling with a schizoaffective disorder that reportedly forced him off the stage
Broadway star Chris Peluso has sadly died aged 38 after battling with a schizoaffective disorder that had reportedly forced him off the stage. He had starred in Mamma Mia!, Wicked and The Woman In White before undergoing treatment in 2022 to deal with his ‘debilitating paranoia’ which prevented him from working.
The young actor died earlier this week and the news was confirmed by the University of Michigan’s musical theatre department’s interim chair Linda Goodrich. She posted a tribute on the theatre’s official Instagram page but did not reveal a cause of death.
Instead, she wrote: “The Michigan Musical Theatre family is heartbroken as we announce the passing of our dear family member/alum, the loving, charismatic, and divinely gifted Chris Peluso. Chris appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia!, Assasins, Lestat, The Glorious Ones and Beautiful, played Fiyero on tour in Wicked and starred in London in Miss Saigon and Showboat. Our hearts go out to his family.”
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US.