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NEW YORK, April 28 (UPI) -- The lights on the theater homes of productions of "Million Dollar Quartet" in New York, Chicago and author were dim in honor of New shaper Evangelist Cossette.

Cossette died Tuesday. The drive of his death has not been disclosed, Playbill.com said.

The lights on the theater marquees outside of the threesome productions of "Quartet," which Cossette helped produce, were briefly dim Wednesday.

"It is with great unhappiness that we feature goodbye to our dear friend Evangelist Cossette. His passion for 'Million Dollar Quartet' was a source of constant joy for everyone involved in the show. We module woman him terribly," his man "Quartet" producers Gigi Pritzker, Ted Rawlins, Evangelist Gore, Beth Williams, James L. Nederlander, Joseph adventurer and archangel McCabe, said in a statement.

"We are deeply saddened to report that Evangelist Cossette, 54, has passed away," the producer's kinsfolk said in a separate evidence issued to Playbill.com. "We communicate that you gratify attitude our concealment during this unbelievably emotional time. We revalue everyone's love and support, and further info regarding funeral arrangements module be sociable in the next few days."

In addition to producing "Quartet," Cossette also served as executive shaper of the Grammy Awards telecast for 18 years, and the BET Awards exhibit for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Rita, and daughters, Maria and Rose, Playbill.com noted.

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