Actor Michael Clarke Duncan dead at 54


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Wow. This is the most shocking Hollywood death for me. I grew up watching the movies he starred in and I always knew him as a gentle giant. Just like his appearance, his voice was very unique. It was deep and empowering. I definitely recognized it in the various video games and movies he voiced.

I'm surprised that he suffered a heart attack because he's quite muscular. May he rest in peace. :(

Wow. This is the most shocking Hollywood death for me. I grew up watching the movies he starred in and I always knew him as a gentle giant. Just like his appearance, his voice was very unique. It was deep and empowering. I definitely recognized it in the various video games and movies he voiced.

I'm surprised that he suffered a heart attack because he's quite muscular. May he rest in peace. :(

Oh man I forgot he did voice work for video games also! Sigh. It's always the good ones who die young. Sucks.

One of the truly genuine and nice guys, and in hollywood thats rare these days.

Green mile is one of the truly great movies ever released, in big part due to him, and will remain a favourite of mine.

I remember watching him on Craig Ferguson, when he went to Scotland, and thinking to myself, "how much would i like to hang out with MCD? What a great guy"

RIP big fella

i wonder if his weight contributed to the heart attack? because before that i never heard he had health issues? i mean he was big but more muscular. anyways im really saddened by this, green mile was a classic.

He looked like a roid user to me. They are well known to damage the heart muscle. Arnold has had heart problems too. His use of steroids combined with his weight probably stressed his heart too much.

That's why I'd never want to be that muscular, it's just not healthy. I'd rather be thin and toned with a Bruce Lee like physique.

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