Clarence Williams III, who’s best known for his role as “Linc Hayes” of ‘The Mod Squad,’ and roles in ‘Half Baked,’ ‘Tales From The Hood,’ ‘Purple Rain,’ and ‘I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,’ has sadly passed away at 81.
The veteran actor’s management team confirmed the tragic news on Sunday (June 6), citing that he passed on Friday (June 4) in Los Angeles after battling colon cancer. Williams made his mark in the industry as a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s via his cool detective role in ‘The Mod Squad.’
The actor would go on to star in the aforementioned roles, plus: ’52 Pick-Up,’ ‘Reindeer Games,’ ‘Sugar Hill,’ ‘The Legend of 1900,’ and more. Williams is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh, daughter Jamey Phillips, niece Suyin Shaw, grandnephews Elliot Shaw and Ese Shaw, and grandniece Azaria Verdin. He was married to actress Gloria Foster (Oracle in the first two ‘Matrix’ movies) from 1967-84.
Clarence Williams III dead: The Mod Squad and Half Baked actor dies aged 81
The Mod Squad actor Clarence Williams III has passed away from colon cancer his management team has confirmed
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Clarence Williams III has died from colon cancer at the age of 81.
The actor, most famous for his role on The Mod Squad passed away in Los Angeles on Friday, his management told The Hollywood Reporter.
Mod Squad & Tales From The Hood Actor Clarence Williams III Dead at 81
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According to reports, legendary actor Clarence Williams III has passed away at the age of 81.
The actor came into prominence from his role in the ’The Mod Squad.’ The actor went on to star in and be featured in movies like ‘Tales From The Hood,’ with his vocals being sampled by many hip hop songs over the course of the years. Along with that, he starred in movies and shows like Dave Chappelle’s ‘Half Baked,’ Miami Vice, Star Trek, Tales From the Crypt, ‘The Cosby Show,’ and more.