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Michael Clarke Duncan Dead: ‘Green Mile’ Actor Passes Away At 54

Posted: September 3, 2012

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Michael Clarke Duncan has passed away. He was 54.

Duncan, who was best known for his roles in The Green Mile and Armageddon, suffered a heart attack in July. His fiance Omarosa Stallworth was able to save his life at the time by giving the actor CPR. Duncan was taken to the hospital and remained there throughout the month of August.

Sadly, Stallworth reported this morning that the actor had passed away at a hospital in Los Angeles.

A rep for the actor said:

“[Omarosa] Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time. Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date.”

Duncan started his career in show business as a body guard for stars like Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, LL Cool J, and Notorious B.I.G. The 6-foot-5, 300 pound actor started acting in the 90s and had bit parts in shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Married With Children, and Weird Science. Duncan caught his big break in 1998 when he starred opposite Bruce Willis in the blockbuster  Armageddon. 

In 1999, Duncan received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of John Coffey in the movie Green Mile. 



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113 Archived Responses to “ Michael Clarke Duncan Dead: ‘Green Mile’ Actor Passes Away At 54 ”

  1. I am truly sad at his passing. he was a lovely human being. go with God, Michael.

  2. David Santa Maria
    Sep 3, 2012

    WOW! Vicki used to run into this guy at a gym they both frequented in El Segundo all the time. Really liked him in the Green Mile.

  3. GOOD ACTOR AND A GREAT PERSON, HE WILL BE MISSED :'(.

  4. :(

  5. Jaclyn McElfresh
    Sep 3, 2012

    That is so sad. He was a good actor.

  6. I liked him in "The Finder."

  7. Vaya con Dios Michael. So sad to see such a talented and amazing person go so young. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fans.

  8. Margaret Fazzan-Presley
    Sep 3, 2012

    How very very sad….what a wonderful actor! I would have to say the Green Mile will always be the movie I will remember him the most in, he was absolutely fantastic! RIP you will be missed!

  9. God has a new Angel now Michael Clarke Duncan.

  10. I really loved him in the green mile what a nice guy.

  11. Fran Colleton Gyomory
    Sep 3, 2012

    I loved him on his TV show, The Finder. He was such a soft spoken man and an excellent actor. May God rest his soul. He is gone way too early.

  12. Rest In Peace Mr Duncan. My thoughts and prayers are with his mom & the family in this time of sadness. I loved him in Armageddon, Green Mile & The Scorpion King with The Rock. I remember him saying that his mom got onto him about the scene in his leopard print briefs, it was funny it made me cry that a man his age still cared what his mom said to him. That is awesome.

  13. My favorite movie with him is The Scorpion King. The best part of the movie for me was his fight with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. R.I.P. Michael.

  14. Q pena R.I.P…..

  15. His smile was beautiful! You couldn't help but smile back. RIP Mr. Duncan.

  16. Angel Withrow
    Sep 3, 2012

    He was a great actor,, loved him in the green mile … will be missed…

  17. Angel Withrow
    Sep 3, 2012

    He was a great actor,, loved him in the green mile … will be missed…

  18. Amber Wroblewski- Frederick
    Sep 3, 2012

    Oh so sad. Loved all his movies. Another great has passed :(
    RIP

  19. Wow he was young, that is sad :(

  20. Faith Maguire
    Sep 3, 2012

    May he rest in peace, and may his family find some comfort in knowing how much people really liked and admired him. A gentle giant gone….such sad sad news.

  21. So very sad May God Bless you and your Family.
    As for Amarosa this is pay back for being so prejudice to words whites and others.

  22. Such a terrible loss. He was by all accounts a wonderful warm and friendly man, and I loved him as both a comedic and dramatic actor. Rest easy, Mr. Duncan. Sincere condolences to his wife and family.

  23. prayers for his fiance and his family my he RIP

  24. Someone knows I think little of Amarosa but even I could not say something this wrong. This is why you don,t leave your iPad unattended.

  25. he was great in the Greenmile

  26. This guy was so good…I think my favorite was when he played a part in Two and a Half Men as the dad of a girl Jake was seeing…that was one of the best episodes ever with Charlie…he will be missed by all. He's in heaven now…

  27. So sad

  28. I will miss him. He was very talented. He was a big man who had a big heart as well.

  29. JoAnn Jones Daigle Rockenbaugh
    Sep 3, 2012

    Wonderful person loved him in the Green Mile Bless Him

  30. We lost another great one..see you in heaven..I guess GOD needed. You more

  31. Awwwwww I just heard. What a great actor !!!

  32. Rest IN Peace buddy:(

  33. Nooo.

  34. Awww how sad :( he was such a great actor he will be miss dearly my prayers r with his family. R.I.P michael duncan

  35. Awww how sad :( he was such a great actor he will be miss dearly my prayers r with his family. R.I.P michael duncan

  36. My prayers and love go out to all his family and friends. What a kind man he was.

  37. So very sorry to hear this. He was a fantastic actor with a gorgeous smile. My sympathy to all the loved ones he leaves behind.

  38. He was the best actor I have ever seen.Rest in peace buddy.

  39. Such a wonderful actor and many different roles that wouldn't have been the same with out him in it!

  40. Bonnie Sizemore
    Sep 4, 2012

    Aaaawww ) :

  41. That is sad…loved him in that movie! :(

  42. RIP…he was awesome in "The Green Mile."

  43. WOW R.I.P. Michael Great actor <3

  44. DITTO!!!

  45. Susan Corrar Edwards
    Sep 4, 2012

    He seemed like a really nice man and he was a terrific actor. He will be missed!

  46. He was great in The Whole Nine Yards

  47. Maricarmen Cagigal
    Sep 4, 2012

    Very sad….was not only a great actor, but a great person, gentle and always smiling…R.I.P Mr. Duncan! Thank you!

  48. I know his name is Michael Clarke Duncan but in my heart he will always be John Coffey from the green mile a amazing film in which he really made me cry.
    WE love you and you will be missed R.I.P. you will never be forgotten.

  49. Huanne Jones
    Sep 4, 2012

    Such a sad loss. Always had a smile on his face. R.I.P

  50. He will be sadly missed , a great talent and seemed like a very caring man , it a lose to us all , gods speed

  51. This truly saddens me…he was an awesome actor and I enjoyed his work very much…seems like the good ones are always taken too soon….Rest in Peace big guy…

  52. I agree Delphine,will always remember from that movie.So sad,he was a great actor.

  53. He was one of the good ones too.R.I.P.

  54. Sara Pettey
    Sep 4, 2012

    I feel like watching Armageddon now, he will always be Bear to me

  55. So sorry to hear. I loved him in "Green Mile.";-(

  56. My prayers are with you and your family. RIP

  57. Very sad..

  58. Ryan Willis
    Sep 4, 2012

    we will miss you

  59. Klek Kirksey
    Sep 4, 2012

    OMG! I am so going to miss this guy; I absolutely loved to watch him in all his movies. Lord bless this family and all other families that's grieving a love one. He was an awesome actor!

  60. It is sad, He was a great actor. There have been so many this year.:(

  61. aww man

  62. I can't imagine anyone playing his role in The Green Mile, he was perfect. RIP Michael, you will be missed.

  63. How did he die?

  64. My heart is broken.

  65. he was great

  66. LifezprideNjoy AdriannaEstrella
    Sep 4, 2012

    ~He Will Always Be Loved Nd Remembered.. He's In Such A Beautiful Nd Better Place* Rest In Paradise With Many Other Wonderful People <3

  67. i loved him..so sad God Bless….!!!!!!!

  68. i loved him..so sad God Bless….!!!!!!!

  69. sad sad shit

  70. sad sad shit

  71. Wow…im at a lost i love him as an great actor mi fav da green mile

  72. R.I.P Michael Duncan my prayers will be going out to his family and his wife

  73. Sorry to hear this. He was one ofmy favorite actors. My Son died at 18 from Heart Desease and had an attack the night he passed. Prayers go out to the family.

  74. Bonnie Marie Wilkins Kniss
    Sep 4, 2012

    R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan.

  75. Brenda Martin
    Sep 4, 2012

    So SAD!!!!!

  76. Such a terrible lost he will forever be messed

  77. One Love, Big Guy!

  78. He suffered a heart attack about a month ago, and finally succumbed to the effects yesterday.

  79. Life is short people time to get it order…he will be missed finna watch welcome home roscoe Jenkins right now… people cherish every second every minute every hour..God bless mr Duncan an his family at this time….RIP.

  80. That sucks he was a funny guy

  81. Alex Jones
    Sep 4, 2012

    i sorry mama

  82. rose kyte yes so sad my condolences to his wife and family mr duncan you will be missed so much I loved watching your movies they were awsome rip.

  83. Marietta Kelley Pearson
    Sep 4, 2012

    I almost cried. I just loved him and his acting. He will never be forgotten as long as "the Green Mile" cotinues to be played. R.I.P. Michael.

  84. LifezprideNjoy AdriannaEstrella
    Sep 4, 2012

    yes yes he is..

  85. Nikki Swindle
    Sep 4, 2012

    54 is no age to go – so sad. RIP x

  86. Nikki Swindle
    Sep 4, 2012

    54 is no age to go – so sad. RIP x

  87. Tracey Mitchell
    Sep 4, 2012

    Yes I agree Outstanding actor also made me cry brilliant film xx

  88. Mayiabritt Petersen
    Sep 4, 2012

    The Green Mile was fantastic. A big man, with a big heart.
    RIP <3

  89. Patricia Caldwell
    Sep 4, 2012

    he was a wonderful actor and its a shame hes gone so soon rest in peace Michael Duncan!!!!!!!

  90. Joyce Greco
    Sep 4, 2012

    All the nice people are being taken home. What's that say about the rest of us? ;)

  91. Kaneisha C English
    Sep 4, 2012

    The feeling is mutual.

  92. Missed? right? and i agree

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    Sep 4, 2012

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    Sep 4, 2012

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  95. Claus Holm Larsen
    Sep 4, 2012

    ohh darn, he was one of the greatest in the green mile – love that movie, can't even count how many times I've seen it, and read the book R.I.P. Michael "John Coffey" Duncan

  96. I REALLY LOVED M.C.D. IN `THE GREEN MILE`.HE LOOKED SO HUGE AND WHEN I THINK OF THE GREEN MILE HOW HE LOVED LITTLE KIDS. THE POWER HE HAD WHEN TOUCHING SOMEONE AND KNOW WHAT WAS IN THERE HEART.IF THEY WERE GOOD OR BAD PERSON. R.I.P MR. JOHN COFFEY……M.C.D.

  97. i l oved him in armagedden

  98. R.i.p You will be sadly missed. God bless his family.

  99. Susan Corrar Edwards
    Sep 4, 2012

    It says to me, that we ought to be careful! LOL!

  100. Joyce Greco
    Sep 4, 2012

    You wish!

  101. Tamara Endicott-Delafuente
    Sep 4, 2012

    What? I'm devastated! I LOVE HIM!

  102. The old must die; the young may die. Are you prepared to meet God? Call upon the Lord Jesus Christ to save you now. Without Him you have no hope after death. Don't wait. Seek Him now while you have time and opportunity.

  103. indeed Wolff

  104. May God be with you brother.

  105. Loved the gentle giant!

  106. This is sad. He did an interview on the Mark and Brian show to promote the Green Mile movie. He really seemed cool.

  107. THE DISBELIEF, SHOCK, OVER WHELMING HEAT MAKIN ME FEEL LIKE I WAS PASSING OUT, THAT HAD JUST TAKEN OVER MY BODY WEN I RECEIVED THE WORD ABOUT MICHAEL'S PASSING. I DIDn't BELEIVE IT. HE WAS AND STILL IS A GIFT FROM GOD. JUST HAVING HIM IN UR LIFE EVEN IF BY PHONE AT TIMES WAS MORE THAN U COOD EVER HOPE FOR. THE LOVE, THE GIVING, THE SOFT SIDE OF THAT GIANT WAS SOFTER THAT A TEDDY BEAR. HIS ROLE AS "JOHN COFE", LIKE THE DRINK COFFEE, ONLY NOT SPELLED THE SAME! LOL DOES NOT EVEN TOUCH WAT A TRUE HUMAN BEING HE WAS. JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW BIG HIS HEART REALLY WAS FOR ALL LUCKY ENOUGH TO B PART OF HIS LIFE,. IT WAS OVER LOADED. WITH THAT GIFT OF LOVE HIS REBIRTH WILL BE EVEN BIGGER, AND MORE REWARDING THAN THIS PAST LIFE WAS TO YOU BABY. SO R.I.P MY BIG BOY. I WILL MISS THOSE RANDOM MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT PHONE CALLS AND THAT DEEP VOICE AND SILLY GIGGLE OF YOURS. PEACE TO YOU XOXOXO LOVE UR GAL PAL FROM NJ, KYMM 8)~ <3 <3 <3.

  108. Kymm did you know him personally? He seemed so awesome….