Cousins!
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you of the tragic murder of beloved long time actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Legendary director and filmmaker Spike Lee who has worked on numerous projects in the past with Byrd took to social media on Sunday to reveal the heart breaking news.
“Iām So Sad To Announce The Tragic Murder Of Our Beloved Brother Thomas Jefferson Byrd Last Night In Atlanta,Georgia.” According to TMZ there hasnāt been any further information forwarded at this time upon details of the incident.
Byrd will forever be remembered for his movie roleās in films such as Get on the Bus,” “Bamboozled,” “He Got Game,” “Red Hook Summer,” “Chi-Raq” , ā Set It Offā, along with his career in theater.
Please join us in sending our condolences to family and friends.