Broadway Mourns the Loss of an Icon: Hinton Battle’s Legacy Lives On. Broadway Legend Hinton Battle, 67, Passes Away: A Reflection on a Storied Career and Impactful Legacy. In a somber announcement, the family representative of Broadway legend Hinton Battle confirmed his passing on Tuesday, January 30, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The 67-year-old icon’s prolonged illness had been a subject of concern, and as the theater world mourns the loss, tributes pour in from co-stars and fans alike.