Trailblazing actor Earl Cameron has died.
“I never saw myself as a pioneer. It was only later, looking back, that it occurred to me that I was," he told theHe also detailed how he struggled as a Black actor, telling the publication,"Unless it was specified that this was a part for a Black actor, they would never consider a Black actor for the part. And they would never consider changing a white part to a Black part. So that was my problem.
While reflecting on diversity in the industry, he told the Guardian that it had gotten"a little better, not much. It could be a hell of a lot more [diverse]. Life is like that. It’s a wonderful thing, humanity is growing up and realizing we’re all here together on this planet. Why do we need these divisions?"
In 2009, the actor was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire , presented by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Upon hearing of his death, friends, fans and colleagues took to social media to express their condolences. We are sorry to hear that Earl Cameron, who played Pinder in Thunderball, has passed away at the age of 102. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
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