Nick Cordero

Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 – July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor. He appeared on Broadway in 2014 in the musical "Bullets Over Broadway" in the role of Cheech, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. He also starred in the Off-Broadway production of "The Toxic Avenger" and as Dennis in "Rock of Ages" on Broadway in 2012 and on tour. In March 2016, he joined the Broadway production of "Waitress", playing the role of Earl. On television, he played Victor Lugo in "Blue Bloods".
In April 2020, Cordero was diagnosed with COVID-19. His right leg was amputated as a result of problems from his illness. On May 1, 2020, he had a lung damage and was given a tracheotomy.
Cordero died from problems caused by the infection on July 5, 2020 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, aged 41.