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ACTRESS Suzzanne Douglas is dead at age 64. Fans took to Twitter to mourn The Parent ‘Hood actress as a “graceful woman.” Roland Martin broke the sad news in a tweet on Tuesday, writing: “Sad news...actress @suzzannedouglas has passed away.

The acting world is in mourning on Tuesday, as talented actress Suzzanne Douglas, best known for The Parent 'Hood and When They See Us, has passed away.The news was first reported by Roland Martin on Twitter, and confirmed by her friend Stephanie Perry Moore in a Facebook post.No cause of death was revealed at this time, though Martin stated that 'several family members' confirmed her passing on Facebook.

Acclaimed comedian and actor Paul Mooney has died aged 79, his family has confirmed.The US writer and screen star died after suffering a heart attack in his home in Oakland, California, his cousin Rudy Ealy has announced.Journalist Roland Martin shared the news on Twitter, writing: "Comedic legend Paul Mooney has passed away."His cousin Rudy Ealy just called me from Paul’s phone and said he passed away two hours ago after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland. He was 79."We will pay tribute to him tonight on #RolandMartinUnfiltered."Mooney was best known for his starring role in The Buddy Holly Story, appearing opposite fellow Hollywood great Gary Busey while playing the singer Sam Cooke.

Comedian Paul Mooney has passed away at the age of 79, it was revealed on Wednesday.The star - who is best known for his work opposite Gary Busey in The Buddy Holly Story - died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland, California.'Comedic legend Paul Mooney has passed away,'journalist Roland Martin shared on Twitter. 'His cousin Rudy Ealy just called me from Paul's phone and said he passed away two hours ago after suffering a heart attack at his home in Oakland.

Paul Mooney, a towering figure in the world of comedy and social criticism who brought a sharp eye and sharper humor to the subject of race relations, never better than in his collaborations with Richard Pryor, died today after suffering a heart attack. He was 79.