Clarence Williams III, who was a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s as the cool detective “Linc Hayes” on television’s The Mod Squad, has died. Williams died in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 of colon cancer, according to his management. Beyond his iconic Mod Squad role, he also appeared in such films as Purple Rain, 52 Pick-Up, Reindeer Games, Sugar Hill, Tales From The Hood, and many more. Unheard Voices sends its condolences to his family and fans. He was a LEGENDARY ACTOR! Rest in power.
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Clarence Williams III, who was a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s as the cool detective “Linc Hayes” on television’s The Mod Squad, has died. Williams died in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 of colon cancer, according to his management. Beyond his iconic Mod Squad role, he also appeared in such films as Purple Rain, 52 Pick-Up, Reindeer Games, Sugar Hill, Tales From The Hood, and many more. Unheard Voices sends its condolences to his family and fans. He was a LEGENDARY ACTOR! Rest in power.
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