Actor of 140 Roles Passes Away & Tributes Pour In
Beloved character actor Lee Weaver, known for his role in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", has passed away at the age of 95.
Weaver's fans, who remember him from films and TV shows like "The Bill Cosby Show" and "Hill Street Blues", are mourning his loss.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Weaver passed away on September 22 at his home in Los Angeles, with his family keeping his death private until November 1.
[He] wove joy, depth, and representation into every role he played and everything he did.
Weaver was born on April 10, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and before becoming an actor, he served in the US Army and worked as a linotype engineer for The New York Times.
He leaves behind a wife and a daughter, and a legacy of numerous film and TV appearances throughout his career.
Author's summary: Actor Lee Weaver passes away at 95.
More News
- Meta extends datacenter energy investment boom with 385 MW Louisiana solar PPA
- Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89 - FOX 24 WTAT
- DJ Carey Sentenced for Fraud
- Jake Paul searching for other fighters to replace Gervonta 'Tank' Davis after civil suit - Face2Face Africa
- Will Prop 50 prompt a Pelosi exit? California waits on pins and needles
- Chiefs of staff reveal life with world's most powerful
- EXCLUSIVE: Dan Fogelman gives updates on 'Paradise' and details first days of filming his new show
- Cycling Eurovelo 3, from Northern France to Belgium
- WATCH: 'Vanderpump Rules' releases season 12 reboot trailer, meet the new cast!
- Poppies are back for Remembrance Day: Where to get a poppy and donate to veterans in Canada