Actor of 140 Roles Passes Away & Tributes Pour In
Beloved character actor Lee Weaver, known for his role in "'Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?", has passed away at the age of 95.
Weaver's fans, who remember him from films and TV shows like “The Bill Cosby Show,” “Hill Street Blues,” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, are mourning his loss.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Weaver passed away on September 22 at his home in Los Angeles, but his family kept his death private until November 1.
[He] wove joy, depth, and representation into every role he played and everything he did.
Weaver was born on April 10, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and before becoming an actor, he served in the US Army for four years and worked as a linotype engineer for The New York Times.
He leaves behind a wife and a daughter, and a legacy of numerous film and TV appearances throughout his career.
Author's summary: Actor Lee Weaver passes away at 95.