Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for his performances in many of Spike Lee's films, has died at the age of 70. Lee shared a post on Instagram on October 4, saying that Byrd was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia. The New York Times reported the Tony-nominated actor was found on an Atlanta street on October 3. The shooting is currently under investigation. Born on June 25, 1950 in Griffin, Georgia, Byrd went on…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM on October 5, 2020