Hamilton-born Broadway star Nick Cordero has lost his battle with COVID-19.

The Ryerson-trained singer, dancer and actor fell ill March 20th and fought the virus in a Los Angeles hospital after initially being diagnosed as having pneumonia.

He was kept alive with extensive treatment, including the use of a ventilator, dialysis and a specialized heart-lung bypass machine.  He also endured a leg amputation and a tracheotomy.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Kloots and a one year old son named Elvis.

Cordero was nominated for a Tony Award for his work in Bullets Over Broadway in 2014.

Nick Cordero was 41.