{"id":69471,"date":"2025-10-10T07:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T07:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/69471\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T07:16:09","slug":"13-glee-stars-who-sadly-passed-away-since-filming-barbara-tarbuck-cory-monteith-eg-evergreen-glee-jane-galloway-heitz-jean-sincere-longform-mark-salling-meat-loaf-michael-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/69471\/","title":{"rendered":"13 \u2018Glee\u2019 Stars Who Sadly Passed Away Since Filming | Barbara Tarbuck, Cory Monteith, EG, evergreen, Glee, Jane Galloway Heitz, Jean Sincere, Longform, Mark Salling, Meat Loaf, Michael Lerner, Naya Rivera, Olivia Newton-John, Patty Duke, Phyllis Applegate, Robin Trocki, Slideshow, Tim Conway | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos | Just Jared"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Phyllis Applegate (Birdie Lawrence)<\/p>\n

Phyllis Applegate<\/a> guest-starred on Glee as Birdie Lawrence, a member of the Show Choir Rules Committee, in the Season 4 episode \u201cMakeover,\u201d which aired in 2012. <\/p>\n

Though her screen time was brief, her role added to the challenges the glee club faced as they tried to reinvent themselves. Outside of Glee, the actress had a long career in theater, film, and television. She passed away on January 13, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of diverse performances over many decades.<\/p>\n

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Michael Lerner (Sidney Greene)<\/p>\n

Michael Lerner<\/a> guest-starred on Glee as Sidney Greene, a seasoned Broadway producer overseeing the revival of Funny Girl. He appeared in five episodes across Seasons 4 and 5 (2013\u20132014), playing a pivotal role in Rachel Berry\u2019s journey toward stardom on the stage. <\/p>\n

He brought gravitas and charm to the character, adding depth to the show\u2019s theatrical storylines. Outside of Glee, the actor had a prolific acting career spanning film, television, and theater. He passed away on April 8, 2023<\/a>, at the age of 81. <\/p>\n

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