Tony Award winner Brent Carver has died, aged 68.
The star of Broadway’s Kiss of the Spider Woman died on Tuesday at his home in British Columbia, according to his family.
No more details about his death were confirmed.
His relatives said in a statement: "Our family is sharing news of Brent Carver's passing on Aug 4 at home in Cranbrook, BC, his birthplace and favourite place on Earth.
"Blessed with many talents and a natural love of theatre, Brent was always known as a first-class performer, unique in the presentation of his craft, delighting audiences through film, TV, stage and concert performances."
"Brent, in his humble fashion, will be remembered as the kind, gentle and gifted man he was, with the deepest love as a true friend and family member.
"His love of performing was matched only by his zest for life and lifetime devotion to family, friends and treasured pets.
"Thank you to the performing arts community for embracing our Brent and helping him fulfill his dreams with joy in his heart. Brent will be missed."
His Kiss of the Spider Woman co-star, Chita Rivera, was quick to pay tribute, stating: "My heart is broken at the loss of my great friend and amazing artist Brent Carver.
"I shall miss him more than I can say."
Carver's stage career began in Vancouver, Canada in 1972's Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.
He also had a co-starring role, opposite a young Michael J. Fox, in Canadian sitcom Leo and Me, and found success on TV in America with Due South and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Carver found success on the big screen as well, appearing in Crossbar, Millennium, and The Event.
However, he'll be best remembered for his stage successes in New York, Los Angeles, London and Toronto in Kiss of a Spider Woman, The Tempest, Parade, King Lear, Romeo & Juliet, and Bent.