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Broadway Star Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies at 46 After Cancer Battle

1/5/2026

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Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford died on January 4, 2026, at age 46 after battling rare cancers.
Hanna-Shuford was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and T-cell lymphoma in 2025.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $320,000 for his medical expenses.
Hanna-Shuford had a Broadway career, debuting in Beauty and the Beast and performing in The Little Mermaid and Wicked.
He is survived by Stephen and their son Maverick.

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Broadway performer Bret Hanna-Shuford died on January 4, 2026, at age 46 after battling rare cancers.
Hanna-Shuford was diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and T-cell lymphoma in 2025.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $320,000 for his medical expenses.
Hanna-Shuford had a Broadway career, debuting in Beauty and the Beast and performing in The Little Mermaid and Wicked.
He is survived by Stephen and their son Maverick.