Ben Lewis, ‘Phantom of the Opera’ star, passes away at 46 after cancer battle

Australian theatre star Ben Lewis, celebrated for his powerful portrayal of the Phantom in ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Love Never Dies’, has passed away at 46 after a battle with bowel cancer. His friend Todd Woodbridge shared the heartbreaking news, remembering Lewis as a “great human” and a “star on stage.