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Bone Marrow Drive In Young Broadway Star’s Memory

A bone marrow donor registry drive is being organized in memory of the 11-year-old girl who starred as Young Nala in Broadway’s “The Lion King.”

2011/01/14

L.I. Woman Dies After Marrow Donors Refuse To Show

Officials of the Bone Marrow Center said the decision was theirs and theirs alone, and that they don’t have to give a reason.

2010/11/08

Young ‘Lion King’ Star Dies From Leukemia

Eleven-year-old Broadway actress Shannon Tavarez has died. The “Lion King” actress’ battle with leukemia won the hearts of singers Alicia Keys, Rihanna and 50 Cent.

2010/11/02

Young ‘Lion King’ Actress Doing Well After Transplant

The doctor who treated an 11-year-old girl who played young Nala in “The Lion King” on Broadway says she’s in excellent spirits following a potentially lifesaving procedure.

2010/08/18

Young ‘Lion King’ Actress Gets Blood Transplant

11-year-old Shannon Tavarez, who played young Nala in “The Lion King” on Broadway, has undergone a potentially lifesaving procedure.

2010/08/17

Broadway Child Star To Get Lifesaving Surgery

An 11-year-old girl who played young Nala in “The Lion King” on Broadway will get a potentially lifesaving procedure.

2010/08/13

Shannon Tavarez played "Young Nala" in "The Lion King" until leukemia hit three months ago. She was released from the hospital Tuesday night, and hopes her fight will inspire people to donate bone marrow for fellow patients. CBS

11-Year-Old Broadway Star Bravely Battles Leukemia

NEW YORK (CBS) ― A young Broadway star is in a big battle with cancer, and she’s hoping her story will inspire more people to join the fight. Shannon Tavarez played “Young Nala” in “The […]

2010/07/28