The Mod Squad and Purple Rain actor Clarence Williams III dies aged 81

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Superman, Deliverance, Toy Story 3 and more, has died aged 83.Beatty’s manager, Deborah Miller, confirmed the news, saying the actor died on Sunday (June 13) in Los Angeles from natural causes.“Ned is an iconic, legendary talent, as well as a dear friend, and he will be missed by us all,” the actor’s family said in a statement.Beginning his career in theatre, Beatty’s breakout role came in 1972’s Deliverance, in which he played boating party member Bobby Trippe.From there, he played Lex Luthor’s

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Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series "The Mod Squad" and Prince’s father in "Purple Rain," has died. He was 81.

Clarence Williams III, known for his role as the undercover cop Lincoln Hayes on The Mod Squad, has sadly passed away at the age of 81.

multiple outlets on Sunday, sharing he died on Friday in Los Angeles due to colon cancer.The Harlem native began his career in theater and went on to earn a Tony nomination in 1965 for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his work in  From 1968 to 1973, he starred as undercover cop Lincoln Hayes on the ABC drama .On the big screen, Williams played Prince’s troubled father in 1984's, Wesley Snipes and Michael Wright’s dad in 1993's and Maynard in 2013's Williams’ other film credits include,,, and

Clarence Williams III, best known for his starring role as Lincoln “Linc” Hayes on the “The Mod Squad” from 1968 to 1973, has died, his manager confirmed to TheWrap. He was 81.

Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81.Williams died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with colon cancer, his manager Allan Mindel said Sunday.A native of New York, Williams career spanned over five decades in theater, television and film.

Clarence Williams III, who was a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s as the cool detective “Linc Hayes” on television’s The Mod Squad, has died. Williams died in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 of colon cancer, according to his management