Keith Jeffersonan actor who worked in several films Quentin Tarantinodied at the age of 53, a few months after sharing the diagnosis of cancer on his social networks.
Among his best-known films are Django Without Chains, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood y The 8 most hated.
The information was released by the actor’s representative a couple of days later: “I am deeply saddened by Keith’s passing. He had a tremendous talent and it is a profound loss for the artistic community. He had several projects in progress and was in the middle of one that captured his unique, resonant voice. I was eager to return in the new year. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends.”
Keith Jefferson with Jamie Foxx in a photo posted on Instagram.
One of his co-stars with whom he worked the most and formed a close friendship was Jamie Foxx, who wrote an emotional message on his social networks: “Everything hurts right now, I’m having a hard time looking at these photos, reliving the memories.” of us having a great time; I’m going to miss you, I’m going to miss you.”
A successful career
Jefferson was born on April 7, 1970. He played football, track and basketball while he was a high school student at Eisenhower.
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in musical theater from US International in San Diego. She also earned a master’s degree in acting from the University of Arizona.
The first role of his acting career was in Boys on the Side (1995) and later added titles such as Relative Opposites, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, You Too, Bosch: Legacy y Day Shift. In theater she participated in plays Big River, Othello, Superior Donuts y Piano Lesson.
He was chosen by Quentin Tarantino in several of his projects such as Django Unchained (2012), The 8 most hated (2015) y Once upon a time… in Hollywood (2019). His representative assured that he had several projects on the horizon.
The details of Keith Jefferson’s wake, as reported on his Instagram account.
Last August he shared a post from the hospital where he talked about his cancer. “When I was first diagnosed with cancer I had to stop, take a break and I didn’t want to share it with anyone,” she wrote.
2023-10-11 17:12:50
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