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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Sharon Britt and Britt Jr
Sharon Seward
May 23, 2020 | Canal Winchester, OH | Friend
NEW YORK Oct 3, 2005 — Nipsey Russell, who played the Tin Man alongside Diana Ross and Michael Jackson in "The Wiz" as part of a decades-long career in stage, television and film, has died. He was 80.
The actor, who had been suffering from cancer, died Sunday afternoon at Lenox Hill Hospital, said his longtime manager Joseph Rapp.
Born in Atlanta, Russell launched his television career as Officer Anderson in the 1961 television series "Car 54, Where are You?" He also appeared in the 1994 film version.
He became a fixture on popular television game and talk shows, where he was welcomed for his poetic delivery that earned him the moniker the "poet laureate of television." He also took his signature four-line poetry on the road for readings and performances.
Russell also appeared in the films "Nemo" in 1984, "Wildcats" in 1986 and "Posse" in 1993.
He settled in New York after graduating from the University of Cincinnati and serving as an Army captain in Europe during World War II, Rapp said.
Russell never married. "He always said, 'I have trouble living with myself, how could I live with anyone else,'" Rapp said. "But he was a wonderful guy, very quiet, never bragged."
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Sharon Britt and Britt Jr
Sharon Seward
May 23, 2020 | Canal Winchester, OH | Friend
I just wish you could have met Nipsey Hussell you two could have rapped and told jokes all day
Eleanor Bridges
April 16, 2020 | Akron, OH | Friend
He made me laugh many times
fan
July 14, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY
Rest in peace!!!!! Loved your mind and sense of humor!!!! See you later!!!
Cecelia Wynn
May 03, 2019 | Detroit, MI
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronda Patino
April 18, 2019 | Tallassee, AL
I met Nipsy a few times when I was 15 by Lincoln center he was a very nice guy so humble so sweet.
Marni Corrigan
April 15, 2019 | Ny, NY | Acquaintance
Still lifting the family in prayer. RIP Nipsey
April 14, 2019
I guess the Lord felt your work on earth is done! I look forward to the miracles you will create in Heaven REST IN PARADISE SIR you will be missed
NIKA SIMMONS
April 12, 2019 | NORFOLK, VA | Acquaintance
Rest In Heaven, You Are Missed.
Betty Davis
December 12, 2018 | Mobile, AL