Merle Louise, whose Broadway debut in the original cast of Gypsy launched a decades-long association with Stephen Sondheim that would include notable appearances in Company, Sweeney Todd and Into The Woods,

Merle Louise, an actress who starred in "Gypsy," "Sweeney Todd" and other Stephen Sondheim musicals on Broadway, has died at age 90.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Merle Louise Simon. She was 90 at the time of her passing. Merle originated several roles in Stephen Sondheim musicals including Sweeney Todd,