Michael McGrath dead – award-winning Spamalot star dies suddenly aged 65 at New Jersey home
BROADWAY star Michael McGrath has died at the age of 65.
The award-winning actor died suddenly at his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey on Thursday.
It remains unknown how McGrath died, per The Hollywood Reporter.
McGrath was best known for his role as Patsy in the musical Spamalot, which was based on the 1975 movie Monty Python and The Holy Grail.
He told Boston Irish in 2014 that it was “amazing” to star in the production alongside Mike Nichols and Tim Curry.
But, McGrath admitted that he didn’t know how they would turn the iconic film into a theater production when the project was first mentioned.
Tributes have been paid to McGrath as news of his death emerged.
Actor Eric Idle, who was a member of the British comedy group Monty Python, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Very saddened to hear that Michael McGrath our first and most beloved Patsy in Spamalot, has passed away.
“Warm hugs to all the Spamalot family and very happy memories of a lovely man.”
McGrath was nominated for a Tony Award in 2005 in the Best Featured Actor in a Musical Category for his role in Spamalot.
In 2012, he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his work in the comedy musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.
The production first hit Broadway in 2012 before reaching the UK in 2018.
The actor is survived by actress Toni Di Buono, who was his wife of 30 years, and his daughter.