Nick Cordero | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1978 |
| Died | July 5, 2020 (aged 41) |
| Education | Ryerson University (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–2020 |
| Spouse | Amanda Kloots |
Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 – July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor. He appeared on Broadway in 2014 in the musical Bullets Over Broadway in the role of Cheech, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. He also starred in the Off-Broadway production of The Toxic Avenger and as Dennis in Rock of Ages on Broadway in 2012 and on tour. In March 2016, he joined the Broadway production of Waitress, playing the role of Earl. On television, he played Victor Lugo in Blue Bloods.
In April 2020, Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19. His right leg was amputated as a result of problems from his illness. On May 1, 2020, he had a lung damage and was given a tracheotomy.
Cordero died from problems caused by the infection on July 5, 2020 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, aged 41.