Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan | |
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 Duncan in 2009 | |
| Born | December 10, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2012 (aged 54) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Complications from respiratory failure following a heart attack |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–2012 |
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Partner(s) | Omarosa (2010–2012; his death) |
| Parent | Jean Duncan (mother) |
| Relatives | Judy Duncan (sister) |
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor who starred in movies and was a guest on television shows including: Two and a Half Men, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, CSI: NY and Chuck.
Before movies
[change | change source]Before he became an actor, Duncan was a bodyguard for celebrities including: LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, Will Smith and The Notorious B.I.G.. He quit because when his friend covered for him while watching Notorious B.I.G., Biggie died that night.
Movies
[change | change source]Duncan became friends with Bruce Willis while he was acting with him in the movie Armageddon, This helped him get the role of "John Coffey" in The Green Mile. After getting that role he became a breakout star. He played the Kingpin in the movie Daredevil.
Health problems and death
[change | change source]Duncan had a heart attack on July 13, 2012 and was rushed to the hospital. On September 3, 2012, his publicist quoted Duncan's former fiancée, Omarosa Manigault Newman as saying that Duncan had died that morning at the age of 54.[1]
References
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