Cranbrook乌鸦传媒檚 Brent Carver, one of Canada乌鸦传媒檚 greatest stage actors, has passed away.
Carver乌鸦传媒檚 family shared the news on Thursday, August 6, that he had passed away at home.
乌鸦传媒淥ur family is sharing news of Brent Carver乌鸦传媒檚 passing at home in Cranbrook, B.C., his birthplace and favourite place on Earth,乌鸦传媒� the family wrote in a release.
乌鸦传媒淏lessed 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.
乌鸦传媒淎n impressive record, dating back to 1972, of awards, solo shows, collaborations with musicians, Broadway and West End shows and memorable performances at theatres across Canada and the United States culminated in a Governor General乌鸦传媒檚 Performing Arts Award For Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2014 乌鸦传媒� a proud moment for our entire family.
乌鸦传媒淏ut 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.
乌鸦传媒淗is love of performing was matched only by his zest for life and lifetime devotion to family, friends and treasured pets.
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A Mount Baker Secondary School graduate, Carver was recognized as one of Canada乌鸦传媒檚 most versatile actors.
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Toronto was been Carver乌鸦传媒檚 home for many years, but his roots in Cranbrook were deep. He told the Townsman in 2014 how he appreciated the vibrancy of the local theatrical communities, students and adults. 乌鸦传媒淚t乌鸦传媒檚 a vibrant (acting) community, with lots of passion.乌鸦传媒�
乌鸦传媒� More to come
