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The deaths of two rising stars leaves North Texas theater community reeling

Fort Worth Report By Marcheta Fornoff | KERA News Oct 9, 2026 · 7:10 PM 5 min read 5 views 0 comments

The deaths of two rising stars leaves North Texas theater community reeling — Image: Fort Worth Report

Madi Duren, 22, and her partner, Julian Harris, 23, both recent graduates of SMU’s theater program, died this week after a car accident.

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