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Actor and rapper Deezer D. (born Dearon Thompson) was known for various projects, from portraying Stab Master Arson in the 1993 rap spoof
Cool As Ice, but arguably his most memorable role had far less to do with his musical talents. Deezer D. starred on
ER for its entire 15-season run, portraying the kind and lovable Nurse Malik McGrath, and he appeared in more episodes than any other
ER actor, save for Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, and Laura Cerón. Sadly, the actor passed away this week at 55 years old.
Deezer D. s death was first reported on by TMZ, as his brother revealed the actor was found unresponsive in his home on Thursday evening. It s suspected that Deezer D. died of a heart attack, though no official cause of death has been confirmed. His death sent shockwaves through his friends, family and fans, since he was in the midst of building up his music career, having announced via Instagram just a few days ago that a new album would be dropping next week.
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Actor
Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson, best known for his 15-year role playing Nurse Malik McGrath on the hit NBC series,
ER, has died.
He was 55.
In this September 2005 photo, actor Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson poses for the media at “Style 2005: Escape Pre Emmy Retreat” at Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills. (Photo by Marsaili Mcgrath/Getty Images)
The actor’s brother confirmed his passing on Instagram.
“My Big Brother! God is with you,”
Emmery Thompson wrote. “I will miss you.”
The
ER star’s cause of death has not been confirmed, but his family told TMZ he underwent major heart surgery in 2009, when he had an aorta replaced and a leaky heart valve repaired.
ER actor Dearon Deezer D Thompson dead aged 55 from what family thinks was a heart attack
He was discovered at his residence unresponsive Thursday and his family are of the opinion that he had a heart attack according to his brother Marshawn
The authorities have yet to formally release a cause of death for Deezer D, who shot to fame on ER as nurse Malik McGrath
Deezer D is survived by a young son, according to his friend and fellow actor Scott Baio who mourned him on Twitter this Thursday
Between the years of 1994 and 2009 he racked up 190 episodes on ER, many of them acting opposite the show s breakout star George Clooney
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image captionThompson (right) appeared on a TV press tour with co-stars George Clooney and Anthony Edwards in 1995
Actor Dearon Deezer D Thompson, who played nurse Malik McGrath in 190 episodes of US hospital drama ER, has died at the age of 55.
Thompson, who was in ER from 1994 to 2009, had major heart surgery in 2009.
He also appeared in 1997 film Romy and Michele s High School Reunion alongside Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino.
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Other roles included parts in the films CB4, a comedy starring Chris Rock, and Fear of a Black Hat, a mockumentary about a hip-hop group, both in 1993.
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