R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012)

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Michael Clarke Duncan
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Duncan in January 2009
Born December 10, 1957
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died September 3, 2012 (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1995–2012

Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012)[1] was an American actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He is also recognized for his appearances in famous motion pictures such as Armageddon, The Whole Nine Yards, Brother Bear, and Daredevil as well as voice acting roles in works such as Delgo.

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[RoryN]

Aw shit. I knew he had a bad ticker...he was talented. In drama, and comedy.

My condolences to his fam.

 

[JustSkye]

I was very sad to read this earlier.

Sweet slumbers.

 

[warrior queen]

I loved The Green Mile.
R.I.P.

 

[Wings]

Oh no! So sad.

 

[doctor_insanus]

No way.

Sleep well, Big Man.

 

[blobfish]

There will always be a light on for you, buddy.

 

[gotsnowgotslush]

Working first as a bodyguard for Martin Lawrence, Will Smith and other stars, he began landing small parts in films and television.

In 1998, he played bouncers in "Bulworth" and "A Night at the Roxbury" and a bodyguard in "The Players Club."

While making "Armageddon," Duncan became friends with Willis, who was instrumental in getting him the role in Darabont's adaptation
of Stephen King's serial novel "The Green Mile."

Besides his mother, Jean, and his sister, Judith, he is survived by his fiancee, actress Omarosa Manigault.

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-michael-clarke-duncan-20120904,0,1567203.story

 

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[JuanVato]

sad

He was a nice guy in interviews.
Seemed very humble.

RIP.

 

[KRCummings]

I think he was born to play John Coffey and after that he was on borrowed time. I mean really who the hell else was gonna play him? God said "At one point in the future Stephen King is gonna write this great serialized novel and Frank Darabont is going to need a followup to Shawshank so I need to make a giant black guy who can act."

 

[Anisland]

Sux. Thats terrible news

 

[KRCummings]

He was engaged to Omarosa (sp?). She CPR'd his ass back to life a couple months ago but that can't make up for The Apprentice and all the attention whoring after that. Bummer that he didn't have better taste.

Shoulda been her.

 

[piccicatopolka]

I follow his show THE FINDER at Twitter and its blowing up. Such a wonderful man.

 

[islandman]

I'm saddened by his passing. Really enjoyed him on the screen.

 

[Disgustipated]

How lame is this?

Buffalo NBC Station Uses Photos Of Singer Seal To Report On Actor Michael Clarke Duncan’s Death

 

[VaticanAssassin]

Don't you put the evil on me Ricky Bobby!!!!

 

[Squibbs]

Rarely am I sad when someone famous dies, but Duncan was a good actor.

Ever since The Green Mile, which was his very first acting gig, I liked almost every character her played. He was perfect for so many roles because of his size and gentle disposition.

Oh well.

 

[KRCummings]

Rarely am I sad when someone famous dies, but Duncan was a good actor.

Ever since The Green Mile, which was his very first acting gig, I liked almost every character her played. He was perfect for so many roles because of his size and gentle disposition.

Oh well.

It wasn't his first gig. Not even close.

 

[jeninflorida]

Sad day, that man rocked!

 

[Squibbs]

It wasn't his first gig. Not even close.

Someone told me it was.

Now I hate the guy.

I'm happy he's dead.

 

[1sickbastard]

I always enjoyed his onscreen performances, and the interviews I've seen of him seemed to portray a very kind individual.

At least we got to enjoy his talent for as long as we did.

 

[sweetvee]

That sucks but after surviving a cardiac arrest and never going home again I can't imagine that his final 2 months were very pleasant...

 

[piccicatopolka]

Buffalo NBC Station Uses Photos Of Singer Seal To Report On Actor Michael Clarke Duncan’s Death

Oh for goodness sake!!
Is it a black thing??