Dec 11, 2020, 03:07am EST — Tommy “Tiny” Lister, best known for his role as the intimidating block bully “Deebo” in the classic film Friday, has passed away at 62.
According to TMZ reports, authorities were called to his residence in Marina Del Rey, CA, where they found Lister unconscious. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was found unresponsive in his apartment in Marina del Rey, Calif. after displaying symptoms of COVID-19 in recent days. He had been working on a film and had to cancel shooting after falling ill, said his manager Cindy Cowan.
“He was a wonderful guy with a heart of gold. Everyone loved him. A real gentle giant,” she said, “We’re all devastated.”
In addition to his roles in Friday and Next Friday, Lister also appeared in films such as The Fifth Element, The Dark Knight, and voiced the character of Finnick in Zootopia.
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