Peluso’s death came one year after it was announced he would be stepping away from acting to seek treatment for a schizoaffective disorder.
Chris Peluso, a Broadway actor know for his work in ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Wicked,’ died August 15 at age 40, a friend of the family told TODAY.com.
Peluso's death came one year after it was announced he would be stepping away from acting to seek treatment for a schizoaffective disorder,Peluso became a famed understudy on Broadway, covering The Balladeer in the Tony-winning revival of the"Assassins," Louis and Nicolas in Elton John’s "Lestat," and Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, and Don Kirshner — all three leading male roles in "Beautiful The Carole King Musical.
He also portrayed Sky in"Mamma Mia!" on Broadway, as well as played the role of Fiyero in"Wicked" on multiple tours, according to Playbill.,""before it transferred to BroadwayHe is survived by his wife Jessica Gomes and their two children, Aria Li Gomes-Peluso and Caio Lian Gomes-Peluso.
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