Hinton Battle, a three-time Tony Award-winning actor known for originating the role of Scarecrow in Broadway's 'The Wiz,' has passed away at the age of 67. He made his Broadway debut at 15 and later won three Tony Awards. Battle was also a dancer, singer, and choreographer. His death was attributed to a lengthy illness.
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Hinton Battle, a dancer, singer, actor and choreographer who urged audiences to “Ease on Down the Road” as the Scarecrow in Broadway’s “The Wiz,” and who later won three Tony Awards, died at 67. https://t.co/sqYWex6g0Y
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Hinton Battle, Three-Time Tony Winner and Original 'The Wiz' Actor, Dies at 67 https://t.co/ldZQjlomJu
Hinton Battle, the three-time Tony winner who made his Broadway debut as the original Scarecrow in 'The Wiz' at just 15, has died. https://t.co/vCpYpZ6OXT
Three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle has died. https://t.co/vPcTqG1b4Z
Tony Award-winning Broadway actor Hinton Battle dead at 67 https://t.co/tAKDyB2VpQ
Hinton Battle, a three-time Tony Award winning actor who originated the role of Scarecrow in Broadway’s ‘The Wiz,’ died yesterday. He was 67 https://t.co/mqdQC8T952