Tom Hanks said, “I am terribly saddened at the loss of Big Mike. He was the treasure we all discovered on the set of The Green Mile. He was magic. He was a big love of man and his passing leaves us stunned.”[E!]
Hollywood lost its gentle giant yesterday when actor Michael Clarke Duncan passed away from a heart attack at the age of 54. The Green Mile actor, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a death row inmate in Frank Darabont’s 1999 film, had been battling health issues in recent months though he seemed to be on the mend after turning to a vegetarian lifestyle that he credited with helping him feel better. Many celebrities took to Twitter to express their grief at the news of Clark’s passing, some of which included the following:
Steve Harvey: “I will miss my friend, Michael Clarke Duncan. What an incredible soldier in God’s Plan.”
Dwayne Johnson: “‘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..”
Frankie Muniz: “So sad to hear about Michael Clarke Duncan. A great friend, and a GREAT guy! He always had the best stories… RIP”
Olivia Munn: “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. RIP”
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Then what's taking your ass so long to croak?
Rest in peace, my brother.
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very very sad
rest in peace, I always loved his great voice