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Clarence Williams III dead: The Mod Squad and Half Baked actor dies aged 81

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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.

Williams played undercover cop Lincoln Hayes on the ABC drama between 1968 and 1973. He was also well known for his roles on Purple Rain, Half Baked and Tales from the Hood.

His career spanned back to the '60s when he got his start in theatre. He made his breakthrough on Broadway when he won a Tony award for his work on Slow Dance on the Killing Ground before he moved into TV and movie acting.

His long-running career saw him feature on productions including The Cosby Show, The Littlest Hobo, Miami Vice, Twin Peaks, Tales from the Crypt, Star

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