this you tube video posted on thursday shows the last time kyle jean-baptiste under studied the lead role of jean valjean in les miserables. when he auditioned for the show, a star was born and he became the first african- american and the youngest actor to ever play the role on broadway. his success ended abruptly late friday night. he died at the age of 21 following a performance when he fall from his family's fire escape. >> i knew he was destined for greatness. when this happened, it's really tragic. >> reporter: angela august went to high school with kyle jean- baptiste where he studied performing arts. >> he is great, funny, empathetic guy. he is really great. >> reporter: we went to the residence where the accident happened. the actor's relatives were too devastated to talk about the loss and referred us to the show's spokesperson. a rep put out the statement, the les miserables family is shocked and devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of kyle, a remarkable young talent and tremendous person who made magic in his debut. >> reporter: the final performance was supposed to be

he described it as a dream role. >> reporter: kyle jean-baptiste made history in the theater world this summer when he became the youngest and the first african-american to play jean valjean on broadwa he was just 21 years old and was cast in the leading role shortly after he graduated from college. but his promising career came to an end this weekend. baptiste died early -- late friday night, early saturday morning when he fell from the fourth floor fire escape at his mom's bed-stuy apartm t. it appears to be an accident. [000:59:56;00]

police say kyle jean-baptiste was at home early saturday morning having returned late from a performance the night before. he was relaxing on his fourth floor fire escape outside of his apartment. somehow, he slipped and fell to his death. his sudden and tragic death has stunned fans of the show who were looking forward to seeing a promising career blossom. >> we had been here earlier in the year to see him and he was magnificent. we loved him. >> it feels weird that he's not here and his name is still up on the billboard and his photo is all around and he's not here today. >> the show must go on. kyle would want it no other way. >> it's very sad. >> i think most performers in the spirit of performance want their cast and co-workers to continue forward and continue moving on. >> reporter: there is a growing ca bmpaign on twitter to convince the broadway league to officially dim the lights on broadway in his honor. traditionally, they only do that for an actor that is considered a broadway legend but maybe think an exception should be made in this case. ida siegal, news 4. >> ida, thank y

though he was 21 years old, he was making a name for hem self-at the imperial theater. >> reporter: kyle jean-baptisre made history in the prheater world this summer when he became the youngest and the first african-american to play jean valjean on broadway. as i mentioned, he was 21 years old and he was placed in the leading role shortly after graduating from colleg his promising c eer came to an end this weekend. baptiste died hours after friday night's performance. police tell us he fell from the fourth floor fire escape at his show last night and they were sad to hear of his death. >> it's tragic. i mean, this is such a great show. obviously, there's a lot of great talent. >> just very shocked. i can't imagine going ontdoihe the show after having something ke thahut happen. >> reporter: tony winner kristin chenoweth tweeted rest in peace kyle jean-baptiste. my love and hugs to the family iant "les mis." >> josh groban, said he was just getting started. so sad. my condolences to his family and the cast despite their grief yesterday, they found out before th, matinee and still performed. a

it didn't take kyle jean baptist top wow them with les mis, this is his audition tape.the youngest person and first african-american to play the lead of jean val jean, he fell from a brooklyn fire escape. >> it is sad. you take a look at someone who has the opportunity. and obviously he was 21 years-old and already objecttowned such a point where they want to get in their career. >> they were shocked and saddened by the news of this bright star. >> it is obviously a great show and just tragic that he should die so young and part of this. >> they released the following statement. the entire les mis family is shocked beloss of -- by the loss of kyle. he made magic in his history of his debut. we send our condolences to the family. >> really, this is a great show to be a part of and for the first african-american. he will not be forgotten. that was a.j. ross reporting for us. kyle jean baptist was asked to join the cast after he graduated from baldwin wallace university in ohio. the school posted on the facebook page that they were saddened by the loss of one of their own.

. >> reporter: tony award winner kristin chenoweth tweeted, rest in peace, kyle jean-baptiste. myheove and logs to the family of "les mis." singer josh groban wrote, he was just getting started. so sad. my condolences to his family and the cast. yesterday the cast, they still performed the matinee and later show last night. but at the curtain call, they asked the audience to do a standing ovation in honor of kyle. reporting live outside of the imperial theater go, sheldon dutes, "today in new york." >> sheldon, thank you. >>> investigators in new jersey believe a deadly -- they arrested an 83-year-old john weiss. he shot and killed his downstairs tenant, a 58-year-old at his home on passaic street. the two were arguing before the shooting. weiss is now facing manslaughter charges. >>> fans just stunned watching as a man fell to his death during a yankees/braves game in atlanta. the man plummeted 50 feet from the upper level at turner field and landed on a concrete walkway. it happened at the top of the 7th inning as a-rod was coming to bat. paramedics and others ran to his ai d

dozens gathered in central park this afternoon to remember 21-year-old kyle jean-baptiste. the les miserables actor made history as the first african-american and youngest person to play the role on broadway. jean-baptiste died after falling from a fourth-story fire escape at his brooklyn home friday. >>> giving peanuts products to babies before they turn 1 could help them avoid nut allergies later. this is based on research that also shows that avoiding peanuts could cause a child to even have more reaction later. >> one of the holy grals of medicine, which is to prevent a disease. in this case, by having kids eat peanuts, if they're not already allergic, they were able to prevent a significant number of kids from becoming allergic to peanuts. >> the academy says it should be done under a pediatrician's care but it is best to reduce high-risk babies between 4 and 11 months by dissolve ing in milk or cereal. allergy tests are recommended first for at-risk infants. >>> as a parent, you know your child really needs a computer to keep up at school, depending on their age. lynd

this is one of the last photos kyle jean-baptiste posted online before the last performance playing the character jean valjean. the young actor was preparing for a new role but the fatal fall cut his life short. dave carlin is outside the imperial theater in midtown with more. >> reporter: the matinee and evening performances went on as scheduled but without the history-making member of this ensemble. bring him peace. bring him joy. >> kyle baptiste, auditioned for les miserables. and a star was born. this video taken thursday and uploaded to youtube shows the last time jean baptiste understudied the lead role of jean valjean, the youngest african-american ever to play the role on broadway, died at the age of 21 after falling from this fire escape at his family's apartment building in brooklyn. late friday night following the performance. at the home we spoke to grieving relatives who preferred to have the agent serve as a spokes people. the family is shocked and devastated by the sudden loss of kyle. a remarkable young talent and tremendous young person who made imagine in and history

. >>> friends and cast mates of actor kyle jean-baptiste gathered in central park to remember him. he made broadway history last month as the first african-american actor to perform in a major role in les miserables. he was 21 years old. >>> mayor de blasio has authorized an emergency measure to provide rental assistance to adults facing homelessness. the $10 million plan will provide aid to 1,000 adults. rental subsidies will be available to tenants facing evictions and those who have timed out homeless shelters. the mayor's initiative is a step in the right direction. >> we're really optimistic these measures will have a similar effect for a single adult who the population has not decreased in a similar way and has not had the same focus recently. ernie: the program's cap is 1,200 a month for single adults. that's what's happening now. coming up next, time to go back in your neighborhood. tonight we're going to brooklyn. join us right after the break for a trip through fort green and everything that this neighborhood has to offer. good place to go. >> coming up tomorrow, another

death of kyle jean-baptiste. he fell from his fourth story fire escape in brooklyn. he was 2 is years old. he made history as the youngest and first african-american actor to play the leading role of jean valjean in less miss eshls on broadway. >> no one feels alone. >> it's very shocking to have this happen unexpectedly and someone who had so much ahead of him. his future was very bright. >> and the actor who played jean valjean in yesterday's performance honored jean-baptiste by wearing a black arm band in the final scene. >>> happening today, patriots quarterback tom brady due back in a manhattan court for the appeal in his deflated football scandal. both brady and commissioner roger goodell were ordered to be in court today. the federal judge deciding the matter could possibly make a ruling. however, he has until friday. no matter which side he rules with, an appeal is expected. >>> tennis takes over queens today. it's the first day of the u.s. open. this year, though, the fans are not only battling the crowds but also serious heat. katherine creag, a ranked tenn

this is kyle jean-baptiste, 21 years old. he died saturday after he fell from a fire escape. he was the first african-american to play the lead role in the broadway production of "les miserables." >>> a memorial day for three firefighters killed while fighting a massive fire. men died last week when flames from the twisp river fire in washington state torched their fan. that fire is about 85% contained now. but look at it. fellow firefighters are honoring those three at a citywide memorial. >>> you know the vow, for richer or for poorer. well, this couple struck big on the rich side of that. one day, just one day after getting married, they won a $4 million lottery prize in massachusetts. >> happy wedding! >> big smiles, everybody. >> here they are. you saw them with their daughter. they're taking a lump sum, $2.6 million. they're going to use it to go on a honeymoon. >> hey why not. >> pay off student loans. buy two cars, and build an oasis right in their backyard. >> i want to see that. >> hopefully they'll have some left. >> all righty thank you so much. for starting your

. >> kyle jean-baptiste, seen here in a backstage performance had just become the first african american ever to play john valled jean in a broadway production of "les miserables." he was also the the youngest. last night, jahn baptiste died after a fall fromaise fire escape of his mother's apartment. he was 21. up next, an air show tragedy before the show even begins. a series of crashes this series tells us about safety in the skies. of the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia. you should not receive prevnar 13 if you've had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or its ingredients. if you have a weakened immune system, you may have a lower response to the vaccine. common side effects were pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, limited arm movement, fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, less appetite, chills or rash. even if you've already been vaccinated with another pneumonia vaccine, prevnar 13 may help provide additional protection. get this one done. ask your healthcare professional about prevnar 13 today. (wolves howling) when heartburn comes creeping up on

kyle jean-baptiste died when he fell from a fire escape. he will be honored in central park near bethesda fountain. jean-baptiste recently made history as the youngest and first african-american actor to play the leading role of jean valjean in less miss rabb on broadway. >> we're lucky to have all of us going through a collective grief. >> it's shocking to have this happen, especially to someone who had so much ahead of him. his future was very bright. >> the actor who played jean valjean during the matinee yesterday honored him by wearing a black arm band in the final scene. >>> a emergency measure to help the homeless. the aid will be focused on homeless adults without children. $20 million will go to help him. 1,000 of them get on t cir feet. much in the storm of subsidies for long-term apartments in may. there was a similar measure. that was to assist families with children. >>> in this morning's money report, watching tv could soon cost more depending what service you use. landon dowdy joins us with those details and more. >> darlene,

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in july 21, kyle jean-baptiste became broadway's first african-american to play the leading role of jean valjean. >> i was in the second row for his first jean valjean. anyone. we hung out afterwards. it was a beautiful night. >> reporter: on friday, he died tragically after he fell from a fire escape at his mother's home in brooklyn. since then, the outpouring grief of shock has been prolific, from broadway's biggest performers to his best friends. >> i had two shows to do. i went on stage and i dedicated those shows and the run of the show until november to him. this was our opening weekend. and he's there. he's there on stage with me every night. >> reporter: brandon day met him as a freshman in ohio back when broadway was only a dream. >> i am so proud of him. so proud of him. we told each other how proud we were of each other all the time, even to graduate from college and move to new york city and pursue this life is an accomplishment. >> reporter: it was a talent that shone through on any stage he performed. here at a scene from les [music] >> reporter: his last performance was au

first african-american and youngest person to ever play the role on broadway has died. 21-year-old kyle jean baptiste died last night after falling from a fire escape. >>> thousands of dead fish washed ashore near olympic park. the fish most likely died because of insufficient oxygen because of pollutants. it's been in the spotlight after showing dangerously high levels of viruses at human sewage at all rio olympic venus. >>> a suspect is in custody after the killing of a deputy sheriff. they're still searching for a motive. authorities are calling it an execution style shooting of deputy goforth at a local gas station. >> we have not been able to extract any details regarding a motive at this point. as far as we know, deputy goforth had no previous contact with the suspect. and it appears at the outset to be clearly unprovoked. at this moment as of this morning, our assumption was he was a target because he wore a uniform. >> let's bring in the director of the black law enforcement alliance. mark, good to see you. thanks for joining me. >> good to be here, alex. >> what happened in texas pr

using the hash tag kyle, calling on lights on broadway marquis for the memory of jean baptiste, the first african- american to perform the role on jean valjean on broadway. he fell from a fire escape in clinton hill brooklyn friday night. no word on a decision on whether or not to dim the >>> new at 6:30, we have reports of a peeping tom on the prowl in manhattan. and a man spotted watching people from a fire escape. cbs 2 steve langford reports the site has prompted one resident to take action. >> a primal fear for residents of new york walk-outs. realizing that upper west side building where a woman here reports seeing a man, pants unzipped, on the fire escape, right outside her back window, three times. >> we got the note here on thursday. it was kind of shocking. >> reporter: a note from a woman posted on the front door of the building, warns fellow tenants to keep their windows locked because she writes i have caught some guy standing on my fire escape, watching me, with his pants undone. >> that is really weird. and kind of unsettling that someone has been on the fire escape. so we