Thomas Jefferson Byrd Dies: ‘He Got Game’, ‘Clockers’ Actor Was 70, Spike Lee Pays Tribute

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Thomas Jefferson Byrd Dies: ‘He Got Game’, ‘Clockers’ Actor Was 70, Spike Lee Pays Tribute
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Tony-nominated actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd who is best known or his many roles in Spike Lee’s films was found killed in Atlanta. He was 70. According to media reports, Byrd was found unrespon…

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starring alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Carl Gordon, Charles S. Dutton and Stephen McKinley Henderson. He earned a Tony nomination for his performance in the play. Lee took to Instagram to pay tribute to Byrd, posting multiple videos of the actor. “I’m so sad to Announce the tragic murder of our beloved brother Thomas Jefferson Byrd Last Night in Atlanta, Georgia,” Lee wrote. “Tom is my guy.” Lee posted videos of Byrd’s stirring performance as Errol Barnes in“May we all wish condolences and blessings to his family. Rest in peace Brother Byrd,” Lee added.

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