Reports have been circulating about the death of Marquis Floyd, a performer who was part of the national tour of The Lion King, and fans of the production want to know whether the tragic news is true. Floyd was a graduate of the Boston Conservatory and was an accomplished dancer and choreographer. He was a recipient of the Gene Kelly Artist Award. Here are all the available details.
Who was Marquis Floyd, the Lion King cast member who passed away?
Multiple outlets have reported that Marquis Floyd died on March 23, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear.
Disney Theatrical Group confirmed the young performer’s death. Lion King producer Anne Quart released a statement about Floyd’s passing. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Marquis Floyd, a cherished member of The Lion King North American tour company,” Quart’s statement read. “In the three years Marquis was with the tour, he brought his extraordinary talent to the stage and shared his warm humanity off stage. On behalf of The Lion King, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and friends. He will forever be part of our Pride.” (via Playbill)
Notably, Floyd was a talented artist who was also part of projects developed by the Dance Theater of Harlem and the Bad Boys of Ballet. Floyd was also known for appearing in Fire Shut Up in My Bones at the Metropolitan Opera House. He also appeared in the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series Dickinson and performed at both the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show and the 2021 VMA Awards.
Following Floyd’s death, The Lion King canceled its March 23 show at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center. The show then restarted two days later.
Messages of condolences poured in following the announcement of Floyd’s passing. The Lion King shared an Instagram Story that said Floyd “will forever be part of our Pride.”
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.
