This “Sister Act” star has sadly passed away
This “Sister Act” star has sadly passed away
In today’s sad news, actor Bill Nunn died yesterday at the age of 62, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Bill will be fondly remembered for his work in one of our favorite movies, 1992’s Sister Act, as Lt. Eddie Souther, as well as the poignant role of Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s 1989 film, Do the Right Thing.
Bill’s death has resonated with some because in the famous Spike Lee film, Radio Raheem was killed by the police, echoing some current headlines and issues. The character would carry around a boombox playing Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” and wore knuckle rings depicting the words “love” and “hate.”
Of course, we also remember him as the person who had Whoopi Goldberg’s back in Sister Act, which is a role that will always have a place near and dear to our hearts.
Many of Bill’s fans and colleagues are honoring him on social media with references to the iconic role, and the results are truly powerful.
Here’s what people are saying about Bill:
A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:56am PDT
Crazy that Bill Nunn aka Radio Raheem died in the midst of all that's going on in #Charlotte and #Tulsa...RIP: https://t.co/E9DjDsdLGv
— Angela Rye! (@angela_rye) September 25, 2016
Rest in power #BillNunn
— Sanaa Lathan (@justsanaa) September 25, 2016
RIP. Bill Nunn . pic.twitter.com/GtSLtQvqUy
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) September 24, 2016
RIP My sweet friend and SISTER ACT partner Bill Nunn. You were a hell of a good guy.
— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) September 25, 2016
Love. Hate. Bill Nunn. Goodbye Brother.
A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Sep 24, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT
RIP Bill Nunn. A great actor in everything he did. Never met him. My loss. Admire him so.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) September 25, 2016
RIP Bill Nunn…you’ll be fondly remembered for your prolific and influential acting career.
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