Broadway star Anthony Chisholm has died at the age of 77.

Anthony’s talent management company, The Katz Company, confirmed his passing.

President Jeremy Katz wrote in a statement: “The Katz Company is saddened to announce the passing of our longtime friend and client, Tony-Nominee, Anthony Chisholm.

“Affectionately called ‘Chiz,’ he was an actor and storyteller like none-other, embodying loyalty, devotion, and compassion to his artistry.”

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Anthony’s final stage role was in MTC Tony-winning revival of August Wilson’s Jitney, however, the icon was part of many shows, even reeling in a 2007 Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor for the play Radio Golf.

Aside from making his presence on the stage known, Anthony also found himself on the small and big screen.

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From 2001 to 2003, Anthony was on the HBO crime drama series, Oz, where he portrayed prisoner Burr…