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Laurel Griggs death: Tributes pour in for Broadway star after her passing

Laurel Griggs, Broadway's rising star died last week following an asthma attack

By Web Desk
November 11, 2019

Laurel Griggs death: Tributes pour in for Broadway star after her passing

Broadway's rising star Laurel Griggs died last week following an asthma attack.

The emerging name in Broadway  is getting remembered after her death by someone who impacted the lives of many and went far beyond her immense talent.

The 13-year old was battling asthma since the past few years and lost her fight last Tuesday, as confirmed by her father while he was speaking to CNN.

Laurel Griggs death: Tributes pour in for Broadway star after her passing. Photo: Fox News

The star child made her Broadway debut at the age of six in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which also featured Scarlet Johansson.

She later joined  Once and played the alternate role of Ivanka  for a total of 17 months.

The show was the longest-running Ivanka in Broadway production’s history. She continued her journey in the industry with TV and film.

She played the role of Crab Kid in the animated series Bubble Guppies and appeared a number of times on Saturday Night Live.

Netizens poured their hearts out to the 13-year old after hearing of her sad demise.