United Kingdom, Feb. 8 -- Tony Roberts has died aged 85.

The Tony Award nominated star - who was a frequent collaborator of director Woody Allen - passed away on Friday (07.02.25) from complications of lung cancer, his daughter Nicole Burley announced to the New York Times.

He married dancer Jennifer Lyons in 1969 but they divorced in 1975. He is survived only by his daughter.

Roberts was a renowned Broadway actor with roles in musicals including 'How Now, Dow Jones' in 1967, 'Sugar' in 1972 and 'Victor/Victoria' in 1995.

He co-starred with Dame Julie Andrews in the latter, when she returned to Broadway for the stage version of her famous film.

He also appeared in 'Xanadu' in 2007 and 'The Royal Family' in 2009.

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