Ben Lewis dead: Phantom of the Opera star dies aged 46 after cancer battle
Source: Mirror
Tributes have poured in for the West End star, who was best known for playing the Phantom in the musical of the same name. He died just days after his wife suffered a stroke
Jess Phillips Deputy Screen Time Editor and Daniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor
09:53, 07 Oct 2025
Updated 10:13, 07 Oct 2025
Ben Lewis, renowned for his starring role in The Phantom of the Opera and The Bodyguard, has died at just 46 following a brave fight against cancer.
The Australian star rose to prominence in the original Down Under production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, taking on the iconic Phantom role before bringing the character to life again in the West End staging of the show.
Though born in England, Ben also featured in UK touring productions of Love Me Tender and The Bodyguard, whilst taking on the part of Larry in the 2018 revival of Company.
His sister-in-law Christina O'Neill broke the devastating news to supporters, penning: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Ben who left us this morning, October 6. His wife, Melle, was by his side. He was so deeply and incredibly loved."
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