Keth Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Clarke Duncan's fiancee says the Oscar nominee for "The Green Mile" has died while being hospitalized following a July heart attack. Publicist Joy Fehily released a statement from Clarke's fiancée, the Rev. Omarosa Manigault, saying the 54-year-old actor died Monday morning in a Los Angeles hospital after nearly two months of treatment following the July 13 heart attack. The 6-foot-5, 300 pound Duncan appeared in dozens of films, including such box office hits as "Armageddon," ''Planet of the Apes" and "Kung Fu Panda," Duncan had a handful of minor roles before "The Green Mile" brought him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. The 1999 film, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, starred Tom Hanks as a corrections officer at a penitentiary in the 1930s. Duncan played John Coffey, a convicted murderer. :ded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I didn't see that one comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Dammit. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yeah, that seemed to come out of the blue. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Very sad to hear about this. He will definitely be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dag Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 He seemed like a good guy. I am sorry that he passed away so young. It is extremely hard on the heart to take care of a guy that large for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This sucks, he was a great actor. I bet Ving Rhames had a really good day, today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 aw, what? this is the green mile all over again for me. :ded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jables Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This sucks, he was a great actor. I bet Ving Rhames had a really good day, today. That snap was almost audible across the planet. Rhames is a much better badarse but Clarke was funnier. :ded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 It is extremely hard on the heart to take care of a guy that large for so long. Well that's unsettling. WTB new heart. PST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 That snap was almost audible across the planet. Rhames is a much better badarse but Clarke was funnier. :ded: I meant more that it always seemed less credible for Ving Rhames playing the "large intimidating black man" character when Michael Clarke Duncan was around being bigger and more intimidating. Duncan was a lot better at comedy though... and acting... and most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I really loved this guy... especially his voice! I could prolly listen to him talk all day. This is very sad and I hope that his family and friends are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 aw, what? this is the green mile Daredevil all over again for me. :ded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 He didn't die in Daredevil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 He didn't die in Daredevil. No, but a little piece of Nick did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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