“Lucky Guy” debuts at Manhattan’s Broadhurst Theatre, includes touching tribute

Apr 4, 2013 09:56 GMT  ·  By

Tom Hanks, who is already known as one of the most awesome and big-hearted men in showbiz, is again living up to his reputation. He’s just made his debut in the play “Lucky Guy” at Manhattan’s Broadhurst Theater.

Written by Nora Ephron shortly before her death of cancer in 2012, the play was also supposed to conclude with a special appearance by Ephron herself.

Instead, a photograph of her was shown as the cast took the final bow.

Her good friend Tom Hanks missed her terribly and he made sure he said so, Express reports. He also teared up during the tribute.

“That was a tough moment. We were going to do this, and Nora and [the play's director] George C. Wolfe were going to walk out onstage. I miss her. What more can you say?” Hank said once the play and tribute were over.