One of the founders and the executive director of the prominent off-Broadway theatrical group known as MCC Theater was Robert LuPone, who received a Tony nomination for his performance in "A Chorus Line" and who is most known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano's family doctor. Sadly, the actor lost his fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday after a three-year battle.

Robert LuPone, the brother of Patti LuPone, the legendary Broadway and Tony Award winner, had been undergoing cancer treatment for more than three years, according to a letter by Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler of MCC Theater.

Robert LuPone was a well-known American actor and artistic director who lived from July 29, 1946, to August 27, 2022. He performed on stage as well as in movies and on television. He was Patti LuPone's older brother and made appearances in a number of well-known TV programmes, such as "Law & Order," "Guiding Light," "Gossip Girl," "Sex and the City," "Smash," "Billions," "The Affair," and "All My Children." In 1985, Robert was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy.

Among other films, the actor has starred in "The Doors" (1991), "Palookaville" (1995), "Dead Presidents" (1995), and "Funny Games" (2007). Additionally, he produced the Tony Award-nominated plays Reasons To Be Pretty (2008) and the well-known movie Frozen (2004).

Along with regional theatre, LuPone has performed in a number of off-Broadway productions, including Twelfth Night (1980), Black Angel (1982), and Lennon (1982).

According to a letter from MCC Theater's Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, “Bob was a force, an advocate, complex in the richest ways, overflowing with a youthful enthusiasm, and deeply wise as he looked into our souls. He was our best friend.” 

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