Obituary of Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen (born October 10th, 1946 in Laurinburg, North Carolina) was an Stage Actor who was best known for being cast in the original Broadway productions of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". Benjamin died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accidental exposure to a virus.

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Ben Vereen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Vereen, Ben
Common Name: Ben Vereen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: October 10, 1946
Age: 79
Occupations:
- Stage Actor
- Singer

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

Ben's Family Tree

Birth Name: Benjamin Augustus Middleton
Father: James Vereen
Mother: Pauline Vereen
Spouse/Partner:

Andrea Townsley (married 1966-divorced 1974)
Nancy Bruner (married 1976-divorced 2012)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Stage Actor Singer American Born on October 10th Born in 1946 Born in North Carolina

Quotable Quotes:

"If we plant the right seeds, tomorrow will be better. If you put out good things, then you'll get good things back. That's part of our responsibility as entertainers." (IMDB)

"Born in the Bronx, Ben Vereen won a Tony Award for his role in the play Waitress. In his later years, Vereen dedicated himself to making a difference in the world. Vereen died on September 25, 2016 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. (V)"

"Ben lived a legendary life, filled with immense talent, passion, and grace, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to motivate lots of folks to come. (V)"

"Ben Vereen lived a full and successful life, known for his contributions to theatre and film, ultimately leaving behind a lot of dirty laundry. (V)"

Is Mr. Ben Vereen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.