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R.I.P. 'Friday' Star Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Has Died

R.I.P. 'Friday' Star Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Has Died

Hot97 Staff
12/11/2020 12:00 AM EST
This is so sad. Fame actor Tommy “Tiny” Lister has passed away. It has been reported that the actor was found unconscious in his apartment and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at the age of 62. According to Variety Magazine, Lister's manager, Cindy Cowan, said he was showing symptoms of COVID-19 in recent days and was working on a film, but had to stop shooting after feeling sick.Lister was best known for his role as Deebo, in the “Friday” movies. Lister was also a pro-wrestler, beginning in the late 80s to mid-90s. An official cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.