Who found Jonathan Larson?

Who found Jonathan Larson?

He was 35. Larson was found dead by his roommate, Brian Carmody, 10 days before his 36th birthday on the kitchen floor of his home in Manhattan. Carmody found Larson’s body on the kitchen floor when he arrived home at 3 a.m. after a night of bar-hopping, according to The New York Times.

Is Jonathan Larson’s friend Michael still alive?

Michael, in turn, is inspired by Larson’s real-life childhood friend Matt O’Grady, who truly was diagnosed as HIV-positive during this time. Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed that Michael’s real-life counterpart is alive and healthy today, saying he’s practically a champion swimmer.

What medical condition did Jonathan Larson have?

It was believed that Larson’s aortic dissection was caused by an undiagnosed case of Marfan syndrome, a disease that weakens the body’s connective tissue.

Did Jonathan Larson’s family sue?

Just days after their son, Jonathan Larson, won two Tony Awards as author and composer of Rent, Larson’s parents announced they are suing two New York City hospitals for $250 million, claiming their malpractice resulted in his death.