Michael Clarke Duncan: Hollywood Celebrates Actor's Life
September 11, 2012
Remembered
Family and friends of Michael Clarke Duncan gathered in L.A. on Monday to celebrate the actor’s life.
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Leno’s voice cracked as he told the crowd at Forest Lawn, "Just to see such a pure heart and pure kindness, and to see it taken so early. There are no sadder words than what might have been."
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Hanks shared one of Duncan’s childhood stories about how he wanted to join a gang, until his mother set him straight with a frying pan.
"If it wasn't for that mama and the frying pan with a pork chop, we would not be here today celebrating the life of Michael Clarke Duncan," Hanks said.
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Peete fondly recalled meeting the 6-foot, 5-inch, 300-pound Oscar nominee while he was still a celebrity bodyguard.
The 54-year-old passed away Sept. 3, following complications of a July heart attack.
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Oh I cried so.hard over his passing.Good man.met a friend of his I believed here in Kansas City mo 1day started talking to him at store resembled Michael. That's when he told me Michael likes use his full name Michael Clark Duncan. Loved all his acting.good,funny and handsome. R.I.P. Iam so sorry for all his loved ones.J Hawk
such a sweet teddy bear, will miss future movies with this beautiful man in them......Omarosa we r so very sorry for your lose, to his family , loved ones, so sorry..........