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The city of New York will always rememberNick Cordero.
The honor came on what would have been Cordero’s 43rd birthday after he tragically died last year following complications stemming from COVID-19.
The presentation took place on the stage ofWaitress: The Musicalin the Great White Way’s Barrymore Theater, where Nick starred as an original cast member.
“As a tremendously gifted and beloved member of New York’s vibrant Broadway community, the late Nicholas Cordero stood out as one of these remarkable individuals,” the mayoral proclamation read in part.
“On the occasion of what would have been his 43rdbirthday, I am pleased to join with his family, friends, colleagues, and fans in celebrating Nick’s remarkable life and legacy and his unforgettable contributions to our city’s dynamic cultural landscape.”
Kloots, 39, posted to her Instagram on Friday in response to the proclamation, writing in the caption, “I’m completely blown away and I’m sure Nick would be too!”
Corderodied last Julyat Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, after a months-long battle with COVID-19, during which he was put on a ventilator andhad to have his leg amputated.
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The productionshared a snap of the updated menuon Instagram earlier this week, writing: “This week, we honored the memory of our beloved cast member Nick Cordero.”
A representative for the Broadway production recently told PEOPLE that a line in the show will reference the “Live Your Life Pie” and thatit will be in every production ofWaitress, including its national tour, moving forward.
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