February 04, 2005

R.I.P. - Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis, one of the leading figures of the African-American acting community, was found dead Friday morning in Miami. He was discovered in his hotel room in Miami Beach, where he was making a film called Retirement, which he had just begun filming. He was 87.

This man was an amazing performer and an amazing person. I don't think anyone could have had a more fulfilling life than Ossie Davis. He will truly be missed.

Read more here.

Posted by Zip at February 4, 2005 10:29 PM