Tommy "Tiny" Lister, "Friday" Star, Passes Away At 62

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Rest in Power to the world's favorite on-screen bully.

The culture has lost a beloved actor. It's with heavy hearts that we report on the death of Tommy "Tiny" Lister. The 6'5" tall actor was best known for his memorable role as the neighborhood bully in the Friday films, but his impressive career spanned decades, beginning back in 1984. The 62-year-old's cause of death has yet to be determined, but TMZ shared the minimal details surrounding Lister's passing.

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The outlet reported that police were dispatched to Lister's apartment in Marina Del Rey, Calif. on Thursday (December 10). It was just prior to 3:00 p.m. and the call was regarding an unconscious male. Who made the call is unclear, but law enforcement reportedly told the outlet that Lister was pronounced dead at the scene.

Aside from appearing in films like Jackie Brown, I Got The Hook Up, The Player's Club, Posse, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Dark Knight, and Zootopia, Tommy Lister was also featured in a number of music videos. You can find him in visuals for Michael Jackson ("Remember The Time"), Iggy Azalea ("My World"), Ice Cube ("You Can Do It"), and 50 Cent ("Many Men").

We send our heartfelt condolences to Tommy "Tiny" Lister's loved ones during this difficult time. His death comes a year after John Witherspoon who portrayed "Pops" in the Friday films passed away. Rest in Power, Deebo.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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