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Acclaimed B.C. actor Brent Carver passes away

Carver, one of CanadaB次元官网网址檚 greatest actors with a career spanning 40 years, passed away at home in Cranbrook
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CranbrookB次元官网网址檚 Brent Carver, one of CanadaB次元官网网址檚 greatest stage actors, has passed away.

CarverB次元官网网址檚 family shared the news on Thursday, August 6, that he had passed away at home.

B次元官网网址淥ur family is sharing news of Brent CarverB次元官网网址檚 passing at home in Cranbrook, B.C., his birthplace and favourite place on Earth,B次元官网网址 the family wrote in a release.

B次元官网网址淏lessed with many talents and a natural love of theatre, Brent was always known as a first-class performer, unique in the presentation of his craft, delighting audiences through film, TV, stage and concert performances.

B次元官网网址淎n impressive record, dating back to 1972, of awards, solo shows, collaborations with musicians, Broadway and West End shows and memorable performances at theatres across Canada and the United States culminated in a Governor GeneralB次元官网网址檚 Performing Arts Award For Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2014 B次元官网网址 a proud moment for our entire family.

B次元官网网址淏ut Brent, in his humble fashion, will be remembered as the kind, gentle and gifted man he was, with the deepest love as a true friend and family member.

B次元官网网址淗is love of performing was matched only by his zest for life and lifetime devotion to family, friends and treasured pets.

B次元官网网址淭hank you to the performing arts community for embracing our Brent and helping him fulfill his dreams with joy in his heart. Brent will be missed.B次元官网网址

A Mount Baker Secondary School graduate, Carver was recognized as one of CanadaB次元官网网址檚 most versatile actors.

B次元官网网址淏rent Carver is known for the sensitivity, emotional honesty and charisma he brings to every role, from Shakespeare classics to new Canadian works, and from intimate cabaret performances to blockbuster musicals,B次元官网网址 the Governor GeneralB次元官网网址檚 Performing Arts Awards website described him, when his lifetime achievement award was announced. B次元官网网址淚n a career spanning over 40 years he has dazzled audiences and critics across Canada, the United States and the UK.B次元官网网址

Toronto was been CarverB次元官网网址檚 home for many years, but his roots in Cranbrook were deep. He told the Townsman in 2014 how he appreciated the vibrancy of the local theatrical communities, students and adults. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 a vibrant (acting) community, with lots of passion.B次元官网网址

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Barry Coulter

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Barry Coulter had been Editor of the Cranbrook Townsman since 1998.
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