"Tony-Winning Playwright Christopher Durang Dies at 75"
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Playwright Christopher Durang, known for works like Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, has passed away at the age of 75 due to complications from logopenic primary progressive aphasia, a form of Alzheimer's disease. His career was marked by acclaimed plays, collaborations with theater luminaries, and a Tony-winning production. Durang's impact on the theatrical world will be remembered through his influential body of work.
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