Gavin Creel's Ex-Boyfriend Henry Gottfried Posts Touching Tribute After the Broadway Actor's Untimely Passing

Gavin Creel is being mourned by the Broadway community, including ex-boyfriend Henry Gottfried.

The actors dated for several years and were both members of the Broadway cast of Waitress.

Henry, who currently stars in the Broadway revival of Cabaret, took to his Instagram Stories on Monday (September 30) to share a beautiful tribute in memory of Gavin.

Gavin, a Tony winner and beloved musical theatre actor, passed away at his New York City home that day following a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

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“I was so lucky to be held by Gavin for a few years, and to get to hold him, and to see how he held so many other people,” Henry wrote. He added one of Gavin‘s favorite phrases, “Lucky life.”

Henry shared photos of him and Gavin holding each other close, which you can see in the gallery.

We continue to share our thoughts and condolences to Gavin‘s loved ones during this difficult time.