Michael Clarke Duncan, best known for his Oscar nominated role as the death row inmate John Coffey in the 1999 film 'The Green Mile' passed away Monday morning due to heart complications. He suffered a heart attack in July and since then had been in and out of treatment, never fully recovering. Besides his role as the gentle giant in The Green Mile, he has also worked in films such as Planet of the Apes, but before he got into acting, he worked as a bodyguard for celebrities like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx. With another great actor dead at such a young age, it seems like Hollywood is losing its gems at a much more rapid rate than it can afford to. Michael is survived by his fiance and although not anymore physically present amongst us has surely left a legacy with his acting. And as The Green Mile continues to be a favourite, still watched by many, it is certain that the gentle giant will not be forgotten for years to come. Rest in Peace Michael Clarke Duncan.
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