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Do The Right Thing' Actor Bill Nunn Dies At 62
Actor in Spike Lee and Spider Man films, dies
Son of a prominent Pittsburgh Steelers scout, also named Bill Nunn dies at 62
US actor Bill Nunn, who featured in Spider Man as well as films by the director Spike Lee, has died at his home in Pittsburgh, his wife said.
The actor, best known for his role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, had been battling cancer.
Nunn appeared in various films including the Spider-Man trilogy, "Sister Act", "New Jack City" and Lee's "School Daze."
He also appeared on the television series "Sirens."
Mr Lee paid tribute to his "dear friend" on social media, saying he was "resting in power".
He wrote: My Dear Friend, My Dear Morehouse Brother- Da Great Actor Bill Nunn As Most Of You Know Him As Radio Raheem Passed Away This Morning In His Hometown Of Pittsburgh. Long Live Bill NUNN. RADIO RAHEEM Is Now RESTING IN POWER. RADIO RAHEEM WILL ALWAYS BE FIGHTING DA POWERS DAT BE. MAY GOD WATCH OVER BILL NUNN.