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"Some Like It Hot" cast honors 102-year-old World War II veteran Lee Fadem at curtain call

By CBS New York Team

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102-year-old WWII veteran honored at Broadway musical

NEW YORK -- There was a special tribute to a World War II veteran at a Broadway musical Tuesday night.

Actor NaTasha Yvette Williams led the cast of "Some Like It Hot" and the audience as they sang "Happy Birthday" to veteran Lee Fadem at curtain call.

Happy Birthday, Lee Fadem! | SOME LIKE IT HOT MUSICAL

We had a special guest in the audience last night! World War 2 veteran, Lee Fadem celebrated his 102nd birthday with #SomeLikeItHotMusical! Happy Birthday, Lee! 🧡

Posted by Some Like It Hot Musical on Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Fadem was celebrating his 102nd birthday.

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First published on March 1, 2023 / 8:04 PM EST

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