Keith Jefferson, Actor Of The Hateful 8 And Django Sin Cadenas, Dies At 53 – The USA Print | The USA Print – Global News, Entertainment, Tech, Celebrity Health And Wellness, Global Market – Breaking US News Today

The world of cinema is in mourning after the death of actor Keith Jefferson, known for his roles in iconic films directed by Quentin Tarantino, such as Django Unchained – 87%, The 8 Most Hated – 75% and Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood – 94%. Jefferson died this Thursday at the age of 53 due to cancer, as confirmed by his representative and was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.

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Jefferson was born on April 7, 1970 in Houston and was a versatile actor who received a Bachelor of Arts in musical theater from US International in San Diego and a Master’s degree in acting from the University of Arizona. He began his career on the big screen with Boys on the Side in 1995. Throughout his career, he shared scenes with great figures in the industry such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Samuel L. Jackson.

He not only stood out in cinema; In theater, Jefferson shined in regional productions and tours of such plays as “Big River,” “Othello,” “Superior Donuts” and “Piano Lesson.” Furthermore, his talent was not limited to acting, as he also worked as a producer, voice-over artist, and acting coach.

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Jamie Foxxone of the most emblematic actors with whom Jefferson shared the stage and a deep friendship since his college years in San Diego, expressed his pain on social networks:

Keith, you have been nothing but absolute grace, all your life your heart has been pure, your love immeasurable. We will all miss you very much. It’s going to take a long time to heal this wound. Goodbye my friend. I love you.

Just a few months ago, in August, the actor revealed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with cancer:

(quote)Every once in a while God will give you a challenge and let you solve it. When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I had to stop, pause, and I didn’t want to share it with anyone. Neither my family nor my extended family. Today I am finally in a place to share because my faith is getting stronger. I have a loving family and the best friends in the entire world. You know who you are. From my mom to J Foxx and everyone in between. I love you with all my heart. We are cut from the same cloth and that cloth is the human condition. Remember…”faith is the last thing you can lose.” I’m not going to lose that