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Samuel Monroe Jr., 'Menace II Society' actor, dies at 52
The veteran character actor passed away after a months-long battle with severe meningitis and related health complications.
The short version
- Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. has died at the age of 52 following a lengthy hospitalization.
- Monroe's mother, Joyce Patton, announced his death on Thursday morning, requesting prayers for his family and three children.
- Prior to his death, Monroe had been battling severe meningitis and pneumonia, spending nine months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Key facts
- Samuel Monroe Jr. died at age 52, as announced by his mother, Joyce Patton, on Facebook.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Monroe spent nine months in multiple hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, where he was on life support while battling severe meningitis and pneumonia.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Shortly before his death, his mother filed for a court-directed conservatorship to make decisions regarding his life.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Monroe was a prominent character actor known for his breakout role as Ilena's cousin in the 1993 film 'Menace II Society'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- His other notable film credits included 'Set It Off', 'Tales from the Hood', and 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Star, Dies at 52The Hollywood Reporter metered