ER from 1994 through 2009, Dearon also starred in films like
CB4 and
Fear of a Black Hat, and performed as a hip-hop artist and motivational speaker. Other credits include
Bringing Down the House,
The John Larroquette Show, and
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. What a special spirit we have all lost! Mekhi Phifer, who starred on the long-running medical drama with Dearon wrote on Instagram after hearing the news. Since the first day I met him on the set of
ER he absolutely made me feel at home and welcomed. My brother will forever be missed! Many condolences to his friends, fans and family. RIP Deezer D!!
Following You ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. My Big Brother! God is with you. I will miss you. #deezerd, Emmery captioned the photo series, which featured family snaps and pictures of the late actor and musical performer s career highlights, including a photo of Deezer on set with former
Thompson was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on Thursday morning, according to TMZ. An official cause of death has not been determined, though another brother of his, Marshawn, told the outlet they suspect he had a heart attack.
Several former costars and friends reacted to news of Thompson s death, mourning him as a devoted Christian. Thompson was also a hip hop performer and made appearances in movies, including