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Thomas Jefferson Byrd, a frequent actor in stage actor and director Spike Lee’s movies, was shot and killed this weekend. According to Hollywood ReporterAuthorities were called to the Atlanta residence on Saturday and the actor was found dead with “multiple gunshot wounds to the back.” Byrd’s murder is currently under investigation. Entertainment Weekly, He was 70 years old when the actor died.
In addition to Byrd’s work on the emergence of Spike Lee, where it can be seen Clocks, Get on the buOh Girl 6, Hey Got Game, Flute, The Sweet Blood of Jesus, Red Hook Summer, And Chi-Ruck, The actor appeared Bullworth, Set it up Ray, And Lee She has it Series on Netflix. In 2004, Byrd received a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor at the 2003 Broadway Revival. Ma Renee’s Black Bottom. On Sunday, Spike Lee went to Instagram to remember the actor, recalling his attitude as the “horrible character Errol Barnes” for his turn. Clocks.
“I am deeply saddened to announce the tragic murder of our dear brother Thomas Jefferson Byrd last night in Atlanta, Georgia,” the director wrote on Instagram. “Tom is my guy, down here you will see him in the cloakers as the terrifying character Errol Barnes. Brother Bird also did his thing in my joints – Chi-Rack, Jesus’ Sweet Blood, Red Hook Summer, Bamboozled, Heat Got, Bus On, Girl 6, and Clockers. May we all mourn and bless his family. Rest in Peace Brother Bird. “
