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The theater community is looking for a beloved artist.
MJ the musical star Zelig Williams went missing on October 3, with his missing persons flyer stating that the 28-year-old was last seen at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts and brown flip flops.
“According to authorities,” the poster shared by Black and Missing reads, “Zelig was last seen driving in the Congaree National Park area, where his vehicle was found.”
His family members initially thought he might have been in a car accident because of an alert coming from his phone.
“Around 9:50 Thursday morning, he left normally, like he would,” Williams’ aunt said. Christine McLaughlin Barber told local South Carolina television station WACH. “About 10 minutes later we received an SOS ping from a friend of his in New York, indicating a crash.”
However, they have since ruled out the possibility of a car accident, according to the media outlet.
While authorities search for the actor, his Broadway colleagues, including Hugh Jackmanwho worked with Williams on the 2019 concert tour “The Man.” The music. The Show” – are urging anyone with information to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
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“Zelig, we love you and pray for your safe return,” Jackman wrote on his Instagram Story on October 10. Us every week. “Please spread this message!!! »
As for her family, she also asks residents of the neighborhood to provide her with any possible information on her whereabouts.
“Words cannot express what our family is going through right now,” Barber wrote on Facebook on October 10. “Please continue to share his photos and videos. The more we share, the more people can spread the word to other states and countries.”
She added: “Please keep praying, praying, praying that Zelig comes home safe. WE LOVE YOU ZELIG.”
In addition to playing Jackson 5 member Marlon Jackson in the Michael Jackson musical, Williams was also cast Hamilton in 2015 as an ensemble performer.
Earlier this month, he celebrated a more personal milestone by celebrating his 28th birthday.
“28 seems like something new to me because 27 I gave my full yes to Christ,” Williams explained on Instagram September 11. “This yes is a daily yes. Yes, I will follow you. Yes, I will stop following my old ways. Yes, I will praise you. Yes, I will change this and that. Yes, I will listen. Yes, I will let go .I only say yes because of His goodness and love for me. Thank you, Jesus, for being good to me this year and keeping me in all my ways.”
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