"The Wiz' Scarecrow Actor Hinton Battle Dies at 67"

Hinton Battle, the original Scarecrow in The Wiz and a three-time Tony winner, has passed away at the age of 67 after a lengthy illness. Battle, who made his Broadway debut at 15, went on to achieve Tony-winning acclaim and appeared in various television shows and movies. He was also known for his choreography work and his comedy musical Love Lies. His friend and fellow performer Debbie Allen confirmed his passing and paid tribute to him on social media.