Actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies at 54

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Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 16:09

View the story "Actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies at 54" on StorifyActor Michael Clarke Duncan dies at 54Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, known for his larger-than-life physique and role in "The Green Mile", died in a Los Angeles hospital after having a heart attack in July.Storified by Stephen Green · Tue, Sep 04 2012 12:17:17RIP Michael Clarke DuncanSeo2 | Por Puro Amor Al RapMichael Clarke Duncan, known for his roles in "The Green Mile" and "Armageddon", died in a Los Angeles-area hospital Monday, according to a press release from his family.Duncan suffered a "mydocardial infarction [heart attack] on July 13" and never recovered, the statement said.Many celebrities are sending out their condolences to members of Duncan's family and friends, including fiance and Apprentice-star Omarosa Manigault."When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason" ~ Michael Clarke Duncan 12/10/57 - 9/3/12 I'll miss you my brother..Dwayne JohnsonR.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan (Retweet For Respect)Wiz Khalifa ™Michael Clarke Duncan always had a smile on his face & a big bear hug ready for you. My thoughts & prayers are with his family&friends. RIPoliviamunnDuncan got his break in the 1999 film "The Green Mile" playing wrongly-convicted, death row inmate John Coffey. Coffey had magical powers to heal and even bring people back from the dead.Green Mile - I'm Tired/I'm In Heaven Scenes.superbigtelDuncan was eventually nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his work. He didn't win those awards, but he gained respect from his acting peers.Before getting his late start in the entertainment world, Duncan dug ditches after dropping out of college. He let his career aspirations known to his co-workers who gave him the name "Hollywood".

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