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entertainment-and-arts1 day ago•6 min saved

90s film staple Samuel Monroe Jr. dies at 52 after meningitis battle

Samuel Monroe Jr., known for 1990s films such as Menace II Society, Tales from the Hood and The Players Club, died at 52 in Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after more than a year battling meningitis, which his wife says was repeatedly misdiagnosed during treatment in Las Vegas; he had been on life support since April. He leaves behind his mother, wife Shawna Stewart and three children, and his family had launched a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses.

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment1 day ago•15 min saved

Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Star, Dies at 52 After Meningitis Battle

Samuel Monroe Jr., known for Menace II Society and other ’90s films, died at 52 after a prolonged battle with meningitis that led to brain and spine infections, MRSA pneumonia, and kidney issues. His mother Joyce Patton announced the news on Facebook, asking prayers for the family and his three children. Monroe Jr. had an acting career spanning from 1992 with roles in The Player's Club, Set It Off, Tales from the Hood, and more, and his family has previously pursued a conservatorship for him; he is survived by his alleged wife Shawna Stewart and their children.

via Page Six|

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