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Lamont Bentley Obituary
Bentley died Tuesday night when his vehicle plunged off the San Diego Freeway, manager Susan Ferris said. He was the only person in the vehicle.
Bentley, 31, played Hakeem Campbell, the longtime friend of pop singer Brandy's character, Moesha Mitchell, in the UPN sitcom "Moesha."
Bentley had appeared in a number of films, including "The Wash" and "Tales From the Hood." He also played Tupac Shakur in the TV movie, "Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story," and had appeared in guest roles on "The Parkers," "NYPD Blue" and "Clueless."
The Milwaukee native and father of two daughters began his career after moving to Los Angeles with his mother, an aspiring singer.
"This is a big year for him," Ferris said. "We were very excited because he was coming into his own. It's like a candle being snuffed right out."
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press
2814 Entries
shauntay richardson
January 31, 2025
Rest in paradise my friend you were a great actor on moesha I use to watch you guys everyday after school. I pray you are with God celebrating eternal life
Tamara
September 2, 2024
Super talented,handsome guy so sad I ran across a picture of Lamont , Kobe Bryant,& Yvetta and they all gone way to soon continue to rest
Lulu Howard
July 15, 2024
Lamont,
Was A Super Talented Young Man, And Not Forgetting To Mention Very Handsome. A Candle Blown Out To Soon.I Was Looking So Forward To Seeing Him In More Projects. But Our Heavenly Father Needed Him More.
Julia Black
June 2, 2024
I will miss seeing your beautiful face. Rest in heaven baby.
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Sheva May
February 24, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kenya Westbrook
February 10, 2024
Still UNBELIEVABLE!!
January 11, 2024
May you rest in peace Young Brother
Cy
May 12, 2023
I watched you on Moesha and I was devastated when I recently learned of your tragic death. I am so sorry for what happened to you. You left us so soon, Lamont . May your soul continue to rest in perpetual peace and with lots of love and light. Thank you for sharing your talent, charisma, good looks and your good heart to the world. I wish you were still here. I miss you
Phoebe H.
February 22, 2021
Your smile helped me through my darkest days, watching you brighten the days of the cast of Moesha... you brightened mine too. Rest in peace king.
Chichi
February 15, 2021
I loved you on Moesha. You will be missed dearly.
Richelle
February 15, 2021
Rest well King
Rie-Rie
January 19, 2021
My friend you are truly missed. I will always remember the times you´d come home and bring the homie Ghost with you. We´d sit and talk so much mess in the hood on my grandmother´s porch. Forever in my heart. You are truly missed my dear friend Mont.
Continue to rest well.
Tammy
January 17, 2021
Rest in peace Hakeem.
TyRhey Jones
December 7, 2020
He is so cute and funny, I can’t believe he died the day after my birthday my birthday is January 18th I turned 5
Becca
November 25, 2020
Rest in peace lamont you were my favourite actor as a child and only learnt as adult you had passed away. I hope your memory will forever be kept alive.♥
November 23, 2020
Love ya rest in peace....R.I.P
Janiya Abraham
November 23, 2020
He was a good man in it wasn't his time...rest in peace love ya
A M
September 23, 2020
I’m so heartbroken Rest In Peace
Toni Jordan
September 18, 2020
I just started back looking at Moshea I love the part where they be together it so sad that he gone wow that heart my heart R.I.H
Charles George
August 20, 2020
Awesome actor so sorry for your loss!
I D
December 6, 2019
Lamont, rest in heaven young man. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. God bless you.
Doris Ryan
September 30, 2019
You are deeply missed.
Gail Johnson
September 25, 2019
You were one of the greatest actor that I know and you will be truly missed I love you on the Moesha show that was one of my favorite shows and I still watched Moesha right now . And every time I see your face it's like you are still with us I know you are her with us but you are truly mis I love you Lamont Bentley R I H.
Joseph Lee
September 6, 2019
World lost an amazing actor at an young age. We are still sending prayers and condolences to your children and families. Exspecially everyone who worked with you on the screen.
August 26, 2019
It's still hard to believe that you are not here with us today years later. Your presence in the mist of all of us has been that much more beneficial 2 what our lives have become. I truly miss your brand of entertainment, your professional acting attributes, but emotionally I miss your warm kind nurturing spirit that really influence me to become who I am today. I miss you and I will always have much eternal love for you as a African American brother.
Much love for you Akeem,
Jay.
ANTHONY PARKS
June 14, 2019
One of my most favorite actors i love you and indeed ur missed
janet johnson
June 6, 2019
U was one of my favorite actors
Janice
Rochell Lewis
May 7, 2019
Will love you always. RIP to a great brotha
February 24, 2019
Rip
April Bellamy
December 10, 2018
R.I.P
Asia T
November 27, 2018
We will never forget you ❤❤❤❤
November 27, 2018
We will never forget you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mrs Mary Gale-Manuel
October 1, 2018
I REALLY LOVED YOU IN "TALES IN THE HOOD", VERY GOOD YOUNG PROMISING YOUNG ACTOR, GONE TO SOON. REST IN PEACE, MY BROTHA....R.I.P.....xoxo
Powell Family
August 29, 2018
Rest in heaven. I still enjoy you on TV . God continues to bless the family.
August 16, 2018
We will always remember
Tina G
January 22, 2018
Hey you will truly be miss you no I really liked being with you when you came to visit your dad in milwaukee and family love you always R.I.H
Devern Mims
December 26, 2017
You are missed brother..
Dennis Hicks
December 9, 2017
Watching Moeshea this morning and the thoughts of Lamont came to my mind Rest in Heaven my Brother.
Renee G
November 28, 2017
Lamont I know your father and uncle in Milwaukee, and I see where your talent comes from!!!! Know that you are missed so much! Rest In peace and know that you are always in our thoughts and always in our hearts.
Sheree Thompson
October 27, 2017
Lamont, you were a staple in my childhood. I loved watching you on Moesha. You were a great actor and a great person that was loved by many. Rest In Heaven.
Verdiana Bentley-Brodie
August 27, 2017
Continue to R.I.Heaven. You were loved by many, but God loved you most. You are truly missed.
Charlee M
August 3, 2017
You are still remembered, missed and loved.
June 27, 2017
Rest in peace, Lamont you will be missed.
Michelle Topps
June 22, 2017
RIH my friend
Porsha
June 20, 2017
Ripgone way to soon
Deayah Massey-Fields
May 27, 2017
Rest Well Lamont, You will be sadly missed, but you will be sweetly remembered, for you were a Giant too big for your own time...love ya
MAYADI Arlette
May 20, 2017
Merci d'avoir été avec nous. Je regarde des épisodes de moesha et là ton rôle me plaisait, en voulant connaître un peu plus de toi, je découvre que tu es déjà parti. Tu restes vivant. RIP Haakeem.
tesa
April 27, 2017
R.I.P Lamont you were a great actor! prayers out to the Bentley family.
April 20, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marilyn Noble
April 14, 2017
For ever a legend icon Rip gone too soon
Williams
December 27, 2016
Watching a old episode of Moesha...... You, are forever in Our hearts. SIP Lamont.
Danielle Johnson
November 22, 2016
I miss you so much Lamont its not the same without you especially on moesha
Sheldena Rae
November 17, 2016
RIP
Marilyn elliott
October 25, 2016
Rip
Marilyn Eliott
October 25, 2016
My heart sadden you died such horrible way bring tears you're well miss and love rip still enjoy your show so funny on TV Rip
Jerold Young
October 14, 2016
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY!!
Josephine Weddle
September 26, 2016
I will miss you Lamont I enjoyed seeing you on the Moesha show you was the funniest one of them all R.I.P prayers goes out to your family.
Josephine Weddle
September 26, 2016
Will miss you Lamont I enjoyed watching you on the Moesha show R.I.P
Josephine Weddle
September 26, 2016
I will miss you Lamont I enjoyed seeing you on the Moesha show you was the funniest one of them all R.I.P prayers goes out to your family.
Nicole S.
September 2, 2016
I was just googling you to see where you been and now I see your life was cut too short you was so funny to me on moesha and also The Wash especially when you guys where dancing lol I still laugh at that movie one of me and my brother's fave rest easy guy n prayers to your family.
tasha Jefferson
July 6, 2016
I can't believe your gone you was the best character to me on moesha I wish I could had met you god rest your soul may god watch over you and your family amen rip
Creshenda Johnson
June 17, 2016
Lamont was a great actor and I loved watching him on Moesha, The Wash, The Parkers etc. It's so sad how his life got called so soon you never know when your time comes. The cast members on Moesha experienced a lot of pain..... R.I.P Hakeem, Andell, and Merlin
Tee
April 15, 2016
I loved watching Lamont on Moesha,and still enjoy seeing the reruns.He will definitely be missed. God's thoughts are comforting. ( Psalms 37 : 9-11 ) His words help us to see that he's loving, and will wipe away all forms of pain, including death. How wonderful!
FINIQUE DOUCET
April 3, 2016
I Just decided to Google you and I found out that you pass. I watch Moesha every night. My heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace My brother. You will always be Hakeem to me.
Latoya
January 13, 2016
R.I.P May God continue to watch over your family. You were a great actor!!!!
Tiffany wilson
January 4, 2016
R.i.p i miss you i hop your family will be ok you was a good person to eveone that know you right now your family know that you are in a good place right now again r.i.p form tiffany wilson form scotland neck n.c
Myke Brown
December 23, 2015
R.I.P Lamont,you really was a cool kat and your work was on point bro....
Much love to the Bentley family,and may your soul be free.
Pookie Holcombe
December 7, 2015
Rip Lamont
latoya murray
December 7, 2015
I am so sorry for your I was a big fan of moesha when he was on the show. I had idea that he had passed, my condolences to his family
Roquale
November 14, 2015
Lord lamont has been in your care for quite sometime may he continue to be the angel you made him lamont job well done rest in heaven
bongiwe okpara
November 12, 2015
Yhooo this is unbelievable 2005 what happen boy will miss u so much even I don't know u its the third time today I look this up still don
t believe it Rip
slam lee
November 10, 2015
Dude you were so cool.
Erica Cardwell
October 27, 2015
Rest in peace and prayers for the family
Charmale Somerville
October 6, 2015
Lamont, your talent will surely be missed. I am thankful to have witnessed your work and even though your gone your not forgotten. May god bless your family and you rest in peace!
Reggie Francis
September 24, 2015
Just found out that he passed wow as much as I watch the parkers prayers for the family
Tanya Thomas
September 12, 2015
Im here watching moesha and said i havent seen hakeem in a min goggle your name and found out you have pass prayers going out to lamont girls and family/friends may you sleep easy u will never be forgotten
Donna Adams
September 7, 2015
I don't know what rock I'v been living under to just finding out this weekend you had died so long ago, loved your role as Hakeem, rest easy Lamont, I'll miss you
debra lockhart
September 4, 2015
Lamont, you have given me many reasons to laugh and rejoice. Thank you for the laughs and memories. Rest in peace. You will surely be missed.
Tracey
August 23, 2015
Just watching old episodes of Soul Food, the episode where Kenny got locked up trying to get Ahmads birthday gift. First time ever seeing the episode, wasn't aware that you had appeared on that show. You played your role so well. Got to thinking about you on Moesha. Just letting you know you are not forgotten. Much love. RIP
Nicole Jones
July 23, 2015
I just found out of his death.May God bless the family, and continue to give the family strength to endure. You will be missed Lamont bka(Hakeem)
Kimberly Johnson
July 16, 2015
RIP
Shawntay greer
May 7, 2015
I met u once cousin wud never forget u we look alike luv u marie from milwaukee
Sonya Ponds
March 28, 2015
Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us!
Cathey lee
January 27, 2015
RIP
Kita Maye
December 20, 2014
Watching you now on moesha I love ya boy
Lorasardrea Saxton
November 30, 2014
Rest in Heaven Lamont...You are truly missed.
Janice Powell
November 28, 2014
know it,s been some time now.I was a very big fan sorry to say i never knew what ever happen to him.Alot of people that Act fade from TV to never be seen again.But Family i want you to know just 3 days ago i was looking up CL that had passed when my phone begain to slowly bring up his pic.I just could not take my eyes off his face.Then i told myself read girl read.And as if it just happen i read and begain to cry I know it must be crazy to think that people Fans are still crying.But its never tolate to say sorry so much for your loss Mom, Daughters,and Family.And for one fan in Orange County that just learned of his passing.Good Bless you guys and thank you for keeping his page up*Take care Beloved,s
candace Sturdivant
October 29, 2014
I hate that I just acquired the knowledge that you passed away almost ten years ago. Your birthday is the same day . As my husband. Happy belated birthday. Love you,dearly.
Barbara Fitzgerald
October 26, 2014
RIP Lamont I miss your acting and seeing your smile.I will keep your Girls in pray.My sincere sympathy for your family.
Stephanie S.
October 25, 2014
Happy Birthday Lamont!!! I truly miss your smile and acting skills fill me with laughter and joy. RIP Lamont!! You are an Angel.
Lia'
October 11, 2014
When growing up watching Moesha, Hackeem was one of my favorites character in the show. Lamont Bentley always made me laugh with his character. He was talented and curious. Although, It's truly sad that he passed away, his legacy and characters will still make us smile. Everyone heals differently, but all can receive the strength and inner peace from our Heavenly Father. He can become a Strong Tower to those who mourn and cry out for His help. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Stephanie
August 17, 2014
Miss U brother ??????
M Herbert
June 24, 2014
I miss your acting and wish I could have seen Moore of u but I no god allow no mistakes to be made. Pray I pray family and dedicate this song. I feel like going on. I no Lamont is missed but he want family friends and fans to go on. Luv u and pray I get to meet u in the next life.
Victoria Turner
June 18, 2014
May your legacy continue to shine. R.I.P.
sheletha deason
June 17, 2014
RIP Lamont Bentley
Hulanda Stacy
June 12, 2014
Continue Resting in Paradise. You may be gone from this earth, but you will forever live in our hearts.
nijha Hamilton
June 12, 2014
R.I.P
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