"Robert, may you rest now, without pain or worry, wrapped in the love you hold dear. Relief comes from a source we cannot see but can only feel. "To assuage bitterness requires more than human effort. We could all afford to live by his words: His endearing essence and comforting spirit will be so missed. I’ll forever remember his performance as the first black actor to sing the title role of "Phantom of the Opera," appearing with an all-white cast, leaving jaws dropped and audiences remarking “We had no idea Benson could sing, let alone sing opera!” "Always dedicated and inspired by his craft, Robert continued to challenge his limits, a truly inspirational journey to witness.
Just this year, Donald Glover became only the second black actor to win the award. In 1985, he became the first black actor to win an Emmy for lead actor in a comedy series for his role in Benson, a feat that has unfortunately remained nearly insurmountable. A trailblazer for black actors and actresses throughout the country, Robert’s contributions to beating back racial prejudice on stages across the country cannot be overstated. He was a fighter someone who carried himself by his own weight from the inner city of St. Additional Lyrics by Richard Stilgoe Book by Richard Stilgoe & Andrew Lloyd Webber. "The light Robert Guillaume brought into a room was as impenetrable as the light that shined down on him on stage. Based on the novel ‘Le Fantôme de l’Opera’ by Gaston Leroux Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Charles Hart. "Today, Los Angeles lost a star and I, a dear friend.
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