"Tony-Winning Playwright Christopher Durang Passes Away at 75"
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Playwright Christopher Durang, known for his Tony-winning play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," has passed away at the age of 75 due to complications from logopenic primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of Alzheimer's disease. Durang's career was marked by his sharp wit and absurdism, with notable works including "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You" and "Miss Witherspoon." He leaves behind a legacy of influential and comedic contributions to the world of theater.
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