Broadway entertainer Marva Hicks who showed up on Broadway’s The Lion Ruler and Motown has passed on.
As indicated by an authority public statement from her agent, Hicks died on Friday (Sept. 16). A family explanation was likewise given to recall the honor winning entertainer and vocalist.
“It is with crushing sadness that we share the insight about the death of our dear Marva Hicks Taha. Our adored spouse, relative and companion will be extraordinarily missed and stays wonderful in our souls until the end of time. The adoration she had for her significant other, family, companions and amusement local area had no limits. We have been profoundly moved by the inconceivable overflow of affection. Much obliged to you for your empathy and petitions,” said her better half, Akwasi Taha, and her loved ones.
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Initially from Petersburg, Virginia, Hicks made her Broadway debut in 1981 subsequent to moving on from Howard College. Her abilities drove her to show up on the Incomparable White Way in Lena Horne: The Woman and Her Music; The Lion Lord; Caroline, or Change; and the 2013 creation of Motown the Melodic.
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During the range of her four-decade profession, Hicks additionally got three Helen Hayes Grants and loaned her voice to the Broadway Moving Voices. Her presentation collection Marva Hicks was delivered in 1991 and her hit single “Never Been Enamored,” was a Main 10 graphing record.
She likewise imparted the stage to Michael Jackson and Stevie Miracle while visiting globally.
Hicks additionally played Remy on Distraught About You and showed up in shows like Lady Secretary, One Life to Live, Star Trip: Explorer and L.A. Regulation.
Her latest exhibition was in April 2022 when she showed up in Furious, Rambunctious and Improperly Perfect at the Coalition Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
She is made due by her better half, Akwasi Taha.
Hicks’ reason for death and age were not revealed.
