""It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe," he wrote. "Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us...""
"The couple had shared a sweet selfie from a hospital room on Christmas Day via the Broadway Husbands Instagram account, writing that they were "looking forward to a new year" and were "grateful" for the love and support of their fans."
""Sending love to you all... and gratitude for the incredible support Bret's village provided him these past few months... the most beautiful symbol of a life well lived.""
Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, was a Broadway actor and social media influencer known for Broadway Husbands, chronicling life with his husband Stephen and their son Maverick. He debuted on Broadway in 2005 in the ensemble of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and later performed in Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and understudied The Wiz. Bret was diagnosed in summer 2025 with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T‑Cell Lymphoma. The couple shared a hospital selfie on Christmas Day expressing gratitude and hope for the new year. Bret died on the morning of 3 January, surrounded by family. A GoFundMe raised over $333,000 toward a $350,000 goal.
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