His deathwas announcedby the theaters Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel.
The likely cause was reported to The New York Times by his stepson Justin Krumb.
He will be sorely missed, but his fine example of craft and leadership endures.
Martin Benson, right, with actor Adam Haas Hunter, during a rehearsal of “The Whipping Man” (2014)Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
We owe him much and vow to honor his great legacy.
In 2011, the Reps Board of Trustees established the Emmes/Benson Founders Endowment in their honor.
His marriage to Pam Krumb ended in divorce, and his marriage to Wendy Wickstrom ended with her death.
