On Saturday, January 3, his dearly beloved Broadway star and social media influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford passed away, according to his devastated wife.
A 46-year-old Broadway performer who appeared in Wicked, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast has sadly passed away from a rare form of cancer.
Bret Hanna-Shuford, who co-founded the social media site Broadway Husbands with his real-life husband, Stephen Hanna, died on January 3. He was a star of the 2013 Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street.
His ballet dancer husband Stephen, who Bret shares three-year-old son Maverick with, confirmed the sad news on Instagram saying: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe. Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us…”
Last summer, the singer and actor was given a protracted form of cancer. One of the most fatal forms of blood cancer is the T-Cell Lymphoma, which is a rare form of the disease. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, a rare condition that attacks the body’s immune system, was discovered at the same time.
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He spent the last few months in and out of hospital. On Christmas Day Bret and Stephen shared a photo wearing matching bobble hats. Bret looked frail with a feeding tube through his nose, but they appeared optimistic.
Merry Christmas to all of you, the post read. We appreciate your kindness and assistance greatly. Looking forward to the beginning of the year and seeing everyone soon. “Sending love” Sadly, Bret lost battle with the illness a few days later.
After hearing the news, friends, fans, and former coworkers quickly expressed their support in the comments. “Oh Stephen, that’s a word. I apologize so much. My memories of Bret and my sweet time will forever be in my Mermaid memories. I want to send you and your family all love.
Another expressed gratitude for the work he did and the joy he brought to our stages. He will be greatly missed. Another third person expressed surprise at Stephen’s love and isolation. When you need Maverick, this community will surround you. This is so wrong, I’m so sorry.
We are so devastated, a fourth user wrote. shocked . heavy, heavy hearts We’re just trying to send you the ugliest of love, warmth, and light. Today, we reflect on Bret and his incredible spirit, kindness, and generosity.
While a fifth person wrote, “Oh my heart just broke into a million pieces.” You will miss you so much here on earth, Bret. Stephen, I’m praying for you and your sweet son. I’m so sorry for your loss.
A GoFundMe page was launched last August to help pay for Bret’s medical bills as he was forced to step away from work to have treatment. The page said: “Your donation – no matter the size – will help cover medical bills, household expenses, and the many unexpected costs that come with fighting such a rare illness. Just as importantly, your kindness will give this family the chance to focus on what truly matters: Bret’s healing and Maverick’s bright, joy-filled childhood.” It raised $315,000.
In his most recent social media post from December 17, Bret thanked supporters for their “sweet messages” and claimed doctors had been developing “different and better treatment.” He continued, “It’s a very expensive medicine that insurance has made it difficult for us to get.” And we’re having trouble obtaining second medication approval. And the difficulty of insurance is frustrating.
If you can, please support our posts, because that will be very helpful. Or if you would like to donate to GoFundMe, share our posts, or leave a comment. It really helps. It’s been a really, really, really difficult time. I’m happy to let you know how much I appreciate you and how you have supported me during this difficult time.
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Source: Mirror
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