Tommy Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the Friday films, has died at the age of 62.
Tommy Lister started his career as a pro wrestler as he had a good physique standing at 6-foot-5 with broad shoulders at about 275 pounds. Later on in his life he also started as an actor.
Lister’s most notable role came in the 1995 film Friday and its sequel five years later. He portrayed the role of Deebo, a felon who was known as the neighborhood bully who terrorized his neighbors with intimidation and fear. His character was known for his infamous line “Get knocked out like your father used to.”
Cindy Cowan, Lister’s Manager said that he was found unconscious in his home in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lister’s manager said that he was also diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this year. The actor overcame the virus, but he became sick about a week ago and recently had trouble breathing. The cause of death has not been released yet, the coroner’s office is investigation.
“He was a gentle giant,” Cowan said. “He had a smile as broad as you could imagine. He’s going to be missed by so many. We’re all devastated.”
The official handle of WWE mourned his death with a tweet saying, “WWE is saddened to learn that Tom “Tiny” Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today.”
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