Williams discussed in a 1995 Los Angeles Times interviewhow groundbreaking the role in the Aaron Spelling-produced series was for a Black actor. Advertisement Mr. Williams often said he didn't mind being known for "The Mod Squad," even though his career stretched across . Courtesy Everett Collection Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on "The Mod Squad" and Prince's father in "Purple Rain," died on June 4. However, Gloria made her first mark in the Off-Broadway historical drama, In White America. She made two guest appearances in the show. Actor Clarence Williams III, who was best known for his role as Linc Hayes in Mod Squad & Father in Purple Rain, died in early June 2021. His grandparents stood happily married for 44 years of their life. [R.I.P.] 'Tales from the Hood' Star Clarence Williams III Has Passed Remembering those we lost: Celebrity Deaths 2021, Peggy Lipton dies:Quincy Jones pays tribute to 'beloved' late ex-wife, As musician and actor Lenny Kravitz said on Twitter in tribute on Sunday, "When I was a kid growing up in NYC, Clarence Williams III was a face on TV that I identified with and that inspired me.". This article was published more than1 year ago. He was a Leo by zodiac sign. It appeared she never made public appearances with the actor. And Hollywood is currently grappling with the fact that actor Clarence Williams III is gone. Clarence Williams III as the The Devil in "Tales From The Hood" (1995) pic.twitter.com/164FeCPNKK. He is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh, daughter Jamey Phillips, niece Suyin Shaw . 'Half Baked', 'Tales From The Hood' Actor Clarence Williams III Dead At 81 He also played a devoted adjutant in The Generals Daughter (1999) and the mentor of a White House domestic worker in Lee Danielss The Butler (2013), one of his last movie roles. NEWS & REVIEWS "Phillips is a dynamic presence on the podium and on tonight's evidence has an uncommon ability to pick up a familiar piece by the scruff of its neck and shake invigorating new life into it." He was 81 years old. I used to write numbers. He was 81. He is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh and daughter Jamey Phillips (Image . CLARENCE WILLIAMS III, best known for his roles in The Mod Squad and Half Baked, has died from colon cancer aged 81. . We've learned the sad news today that actor Clarence Williams III, best known to horror fans for his role in Tales from the Hood, has passed away this week at the age of 81.
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