Celebs Pay Tribute To Actor Bill "Radio Raheem" Nunn After His Death

In sad news, actor Bill Nunn has died at the age of 62. See how celebs are paying tribute to the veteran actor inside….

Actor Bill Nunn, best known for his role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s film Do The Right Thing, has died at the age of 62.

Famed filmmaker Spike Lee, who worked with Bill on films such as He Got Game, School Daze, and Mo Better Blues confirmed Mr. Nunn passed away yesterday in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa. Bill Nunn also starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg in the classic film Sister Act. Most recently, he starred in USA's “Sirens” series as a Vietnam war veteran named Cash.

Spike wrote a heartfelt message on his passing:

 

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.

A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Sep 24, 2016 at 10:56am PDT

Spike followed up with another tribute to the late star:

 

Radio Raheem. Let me tell you the story of Right Hand, Left Hand. It's a tale of good and evil. Hate! It was with this hand that Cane iced his brother. Love! These five fingers, they go straight to the soul of man. The right hand: the hand of love. The story of life is this: static. One hand is always fighting the other hand, and the left hand is kicking much ass. I mean, it looks like the right hand, Love is finished. But hold on, stop the presses the right hand is coming back. Yeah, he got the left hand on the ropes, now, that's right. Yea, Boom, it's a devastating right and Hate is hurt, he's down. Ooh! Ooh! Left-Hand Hate KOed by Love. If I love you, I love you. But if I hate you...Mookie: there it is, Love and Hate. Raheem I love you bruh...

A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Sep 24, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT

Several YBF celebs sent out condolences and tributes on social media, remembering Bill Nunn as an exceptional actor and great guy. Peep the tributes below: 

So sad that actor Bill Nunn has passed. He was so accomplished but will always be #RadioRaheem to me #RIPpic.twitter.com/yLDu9Tf7XN

— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) September 24, 2016

Love. Hate. Bill Nunn. Goodbye Brother. https://t.co/iA6mV8gAiG

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) September 24, 2016

Heartbroken to hear of Bill Nunn's passing. He was a gem of a man and I loved working with and getting to know him. RIP

— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) September 24, 2016

As an artist, Bill Nunn will always be remembered for showing the humanity of young Black men, while others prejudge us as suspect. RIP

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) September 24, 2016

Bill Nunn was an actor's actor. Always looking to get better and share with you whatever he learned about the work. He was just a good dude

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) September 24, 2016

God bless Bill Nunn#fightthepower

— terrycrews (@terrycrews) September 24, 2016

Bill Nunn... thank you for all your great great work.. RIP#radioraheemhttps://t.co/VL3XxYcfEf

— Kimberly Elise (@iKimberlyElise) September 25, 2016

 

Bill Nunn played my father in He Got Game. He was one of the kindest actors I've ever worked with. Everytime we would see each other it was all love...My father also passed from cancer the same age it took his life...May Bill Rest in Power and God's favor. Prayers to his family. #RIP #Respect #RadioRaheem #hegotgame

A photo posted by Hill Harper (@hillharper) on Sep 24, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT

RIP Bill Nunn. Incredible actor, brought his best to every role.... https://t.co/nmZ90rMFE0

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) September 24, 2016

Will never 4get when I 1st saw Bill Nunn (Sister Act). His powerful walk - into a jog - resulting in an epic punch of the mole. #RIPBillNunn

— Grace Byers (@LadyGraceByers) September 25, 2016

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