Sep 4, 2012

Michael Clark Duncan passes away at 54

Six weeks after suffering a heart attack actor Michael Clarke Duncan - best known for his roles in "The Green Mile" and "Sin City" among others - has passed away.

Duncan started in Hollywood working as a bodyguard for stars including Will Smith and worked his way into the film industry; getting his big break after Bruce Willis recommended him for a part in 1998's "Armageddon". Below is a statement from his rep.

Michael Clarke Duncan passed away this morning in Los Angeles, said his fiancĂ©e, Reverend Omarosa Manigault. The Oscar-nominated actor suffered a myocardial infarction on July 13 and never fully recovered.  Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date.

Michael Clarke Duncan was 54.

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