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Ossie Davis: 1917-2005
by RT Staff | February 04, 2005
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The great Ossie Davis, an outstanding actor and noted civil rights leader, has died at 87. Davis was found dead in his hotel room in Miami Friday, Feb. 4; he was working on the film "Retirement." Davis has numerous television and film credits, beginning with "No Way Out," which also featured the debut of Sidney Poitier. Recently, he starred in a number of Spike Lee's films, from "School Daze" to "She Hate Me." He directed several films, beginning with "Cotton Comes to Harlem" in 1970. Davis was also known as a political activist, and was a featured speaker at the funerals of both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Davis is survived by his wife, Ruby Dee, and their three children.

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hardy
hardy writes:
on Feb 04 2005 07:13 PM

[b]Ossie Davis was a good man, father and actor. You[/b]
Le'ts remeber his family.


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loudharley
loudharley writes:
on Feb 05 2005 03:16 AM

Yea, he seemed like a very likeable guy in his movies, and im sure he was a great guy in real life.He will be missed.

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Hugemoviefan
Hugemoviefan writes:
on Feb 05 2005 07:44 AM

[b]Ossie Davis[/b]
The world has not only lost a great actor, but a great man. Mr. Davis will truly be missed by all that admired his work not only in movies but on social issues as well. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Ruby Dee and the rest of the Davis family and friends.


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Frozone
Frozone writes:
on Feb 05 2005 04:12 PM

[b]RIP[/b]
A great actor and individual has been lost...


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VICVEGA06
VICVEGA06 writes:
on Feb 06 2005 07:10 AM

I think its sad when halo moive gets more comments then the death of a seriously fantastic actor and man. Didnt anyone every see bubba ho tehp!? that was unbelievable thats how good it was

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renodc
renodc writes:
on Feb 09 2005 06:09 AM

I hated to hear that Ossie Davis passed away. He was an excellent actor, but his best quality was that he was just a remarkable individual. He was one of the most humble actors out there, which is a rare commodity in Hollywood these days.

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