Broadway Actress Lynda Gravátt Dead at 77: 'I Loved You in Every Way,' Mourns Viola Davis

Mar. 15, 2025

Lynda Gravátt on Nov. 16, 2015.Photo:Mireya Acierto/WireImage

Mireya Acierto/WireImage

Lynda Gravátt, a longtime New York stage actress, has died. She was 77.

Lynda Gravátt.Randy Brooke/WireImage

Randy Brooke/WireImage

Gravátt also acted for the screen. She is credited with roughly 29 roles between 1986 and 2023 onIMDb, beginning with a role in the 1986 movieGood to Go. Aside from a starring role in the 1999-2000 Showtime dramaThe Hoop Life, she largely appeared in guest spots on television, with appearances inSex and the City,Law & Order: Special Victims Unitand most recently in two episodes ofEast New York. She also notably appeared in the 2017Denzel WashingtonmovieRoman J. Israel, Esq.

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Kenny Leon, theTony Award-winning director, mourned Gravátt in a post he shared toInstagram. “The Greatness that will always Be….❤️Rest In Peace Lynda Gravatt- A most precious Actor 🙏🏿,” he wrote in a caption to a photo he shared of Gravátt.

Leon’s post appeared to be howViola Davislearned of Gravátt’s death. The Oscar winner commented: “Nooooo!!! Oh no!!! I loved you in every way. Great working with you, laughing with you, sharing your infinite wisdom. Rest well my friend. I love you❤️❤️”

Lynda Gravátt.Donna Ward/Getty Images

Donna Ward/Getty Images

Davis, 58, also shared her ownInstagrampost mourning Gravátt. The Academy Award winner posted multiple photos of herself and the elder actress to the social media platform. “Greatness. That’s what you will be…great heart, great actress, great friend,” Davis wrote in a caption. “I will love you forever. Rest well Lynda Gravatt ❤️❤️❤️”

source: people.com