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\t\t<\/p>\n Ben Lewis<\/strong><\/a> has sadly passed away at the young age of 46.<\/p>\n The Australian actor was best known for his musical theatre performances in shows like The Phantom of the Opera<\/em> and the sequel Love Never Dies<\/em>. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Deadline<\/a> reports that Ben<\/strong> passed away on Monday (October 6) in Sydney, Australia after a battle with bowel cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in February 2024.<\/p>\n After starring in the original Australian production of Love Never Dies <\/em>in 2011, which was filmed and released on DVD, Ben <\/strong>went on to play the Phantom in London\u2019s West End production of The Phantom of the Opera<\/em>.<\/p>\n Ben<\/strong> starred alongside Patti LuPone<\/strong><\/a> and Jonathan Bailey<\/strong><\/a> in the 2018 West End revival of Company <\/em>and he starred in the UK, Ireland, and Japan tours of The Bodyguard<\/em> musical. <\/p>\n We\u2019re sending our thoughts and condolences to Ben<\/strong>\u2018s loved ones during this difficult time. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n