Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54
September 03, 2012
Remembered
Michael Clarke Duncan, best known for his role as John Coffey in "The Green Mile,” died on Monday. He was 54.
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His fiancee, Omarosa Manigault, was with him in his L.A. hospital but had left for a short period of time. When she returned, he had died.
The rep added, "[Omarosa] Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date."
Duncan received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his turn in "The Green Mile." His other films included “The Whole Nine Yards” and “Planet of the Apes.” He also appeared in several TV shows, most recently in the FOX show “The Finder.”
He worked as a bodyguard for celebrities like Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, and Notorious B.I.G. before he got his break.
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Michael Clarke Duncan was one of those rare actors who truly became his character, he was unforgettable in "The Green Mile", he could bring a person to tears or make them laugh, he had a smile that made the sun shine brighter. I think God may have wanted a very special Angel. He was so kind, I saw him give interviews and TV announcements, genuine, caring, sweet, kind, he will be forever missed, he was truly a rare person and an outstanding actor, my thoughts and prayers are with his fiance and his family.