The Fantasticks: Robert Oliver, actor in revival, died suddenly on 4 Feb 2008


Actor Robert R. Oliver, who played the role of Mortimer in the current revival of The Fantasticks, died suddenly of a heart attack on 4 Feb 2008. Oliver was aged 68.

The actor was taken to the hospital on Sunday night (4 Feb 2008), prior to the 7pm performance, but was released later that evening. His death comes only three weeks before the off-Broadway revival closes on 24 Feb 2008.

Oliver's previous credits include the original Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks. Other theatre credits include 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,'' Girl Crazy,' 'My Fair Lady,' and 'Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding.'

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