Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd died following an incident in Atlanta, Georgia.
Clockers star, who has given the impression in several Spike Lee films, died Saturday.
Atlanta police discovered Byrd’s unanswered mendacity while responding to reports of a shooting. The workers’ emergency medical corps pronounced him dead from gunshot wounds to the back at the site.
Homicide detectives are lately investigating his death.
Lee posted a tribute Sunday on social media: “I’m very sad to announce the tragic murder of our beloved brother Thomas Jefferson Byrd last night in Atlanta. Georgia, Tom is my man. “
I am so sad to announce the tragic murder of our dear brother Thomas Jefferson Byrd last night in Atlanta, Georgia. Tom is my boy, down here they see him as the terrifying character Errol Barnes in CLOCKERS. Brother Byrd has also done his thing in my joints – CHI-RAQ, SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS, RED HOOK SUMMER, BAMBOOZLED, IL A GOT GAME, MONTEZ ON THE BUS, FILLE 6 AND HORLOGE. That we all desire condolences and blessings for your family. Rest in peace Brother Byrd. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????
A post shared through Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on October 4, 2020 at 10:40 a. m. Pdt
Spike published photographs of the actor as “The Scary Character Errol Barnes” in Clockers, adding, “Brother Byrd also did his thing in my joints: CHI-RAQ, SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS, RED HOOK SUMMER, BAMBOOZLEDArray IL GOT GAME, GET ON THE BUS, THE GIRL 6 AND THE WATCHES We all wish our condolences and blessings to his circle of relatives. Rest in peace, Brother Byrd.
Here’s thomas Jefferson Byrd’s Dope Fiend introductory scene, Errol Barnes, at CLOCKERS With Strike
A post shared through Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on October 4, 2020 at 11:22 am PDT
His credits also come with Bulworth, the 1998 mini TELEVISION series Mama Flora’s Family, MacArthur Park, Never Get Outta the Boat, Lackawanna Blues and Brooklyn’s Finest. His latest film, Freedom’s Path, is lately in post-production.
Byrd was born in Georgia and was also nominated for the 2003 Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in Black Bottom, august Wilson’s renaissance in Ma Rainey.
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