I'm sure by now you've all heard the sad news that actor Michael Clarke Duncan had passed away yesterday from a heart attack. He was 54 years old. What makes this story even worse is that he and his fiancee, reality star Omarosa Manigault were planning to tie the knot in January.
According to TMZ, Michael and Omarosa only told close family members and friends of their engagement, and planned to keep it a secret from the media. The couple were in the process of planning for their wedding when Michael suffered from a heart attack on July 13 where he remained hospitalized until his death yesterday.
Upon hearing of the actors death, a laundry list of celebrities sent out their condolensces through Twitter:
Mario Lopez: “R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan… One of the nicest & most professional guys I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. So sad… #ClassAct”
Russell Simmons: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan”
Albert Brooks: “I didn’t know Michael Clark Duncan but he seemed like a great guy. R.I.P.”
Roland Martin: “Please say a prayer for @omarosa, Michael’s fiancée. That man truly loved her and she loved him. She needs our love, prayers & support”
Michael Chiklis: “R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan. :.(”
Michael Strahan: “RIP to my friend Michael Clarke Duncan. A kind and gentle Giant. A friend that will be missed!! #prayers”
Donal Logue: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan- he was a big, sweet heart of a guy.”
Bill Horn: “R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan. Pleasure working with you.”
Scout Masterson: “#RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. Very sad.”
Niecy Nash: “Rip Michael Clarke Duncan. We shared sum great times! C u on the other side friend… @OMAROSA praying 4 u & the fam”
Danny Trejo: “Rest In Peace Michael Clarke Duncan, Prayers out to his family -DT”
John Leguizamo: “R.i.p # Michael clarke duncan won an oscar 4 green mile”
Phillip Phillips: “”R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan…..loved his acting. Prayers go out to the family and friends”
Adam McKay: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. You were a talented gentle giant.”
Sarah Hyland: “Devastated by the passing of Michael Clarke Duncan. Such a loss of an amazing talent. Was a big fan of his :( RIP”
Carson Daly: “SO sad to hear….prayers for his family and friends.”
Jordin Sparks: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. Thank you for being so kind to me & for sharing your talent with the world. You will be truly missed.”
Gabrielle Union: “Such a sweet, kind man :(”
Boris Kodjoe: “Rest in Peace, Michael Clarke Duncan. You will be missed. ”
Olivia Munn: “Michael Clarke Duncan always had a smile on his face & a big bear hug ready for you. My thoughts & prayers are with his family&friends. RIP”
Wayne Brady: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan” oh no….he was such a kind heart :(”
Kyle Richards: “so sad about Michael Clarke Duncan. Loved him as actor. He seemed so gentle and kind. Green Mile is one of my favorite movies of all time.”
Sherri Shepherd: “My heart and prayers go out to you @Omarosa … I remember you telling me how happy you & Michael Clarke Duncan were – so sorry.”
Danica Patrick: “I met Michael years ago and he was such a nice guy. Very sad.”
The Rock: ”When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason” ~ Michael Clarke Duncan 12/10/57 – 9/3/12 I’ll miss you my brother..”
Rosario Dawson: ”oh no! Michael Clark Duncan was such a lovely sweetheart! Too young!”
Wendy Williams: “Rest in peace Michael Clarke Duncan.”
Jamie Kennedy: “MCD is dead? Dam I use play ball with him. Heartfelt prayers to your and your family. The kindest soul. Big man makes bigger angel.”
Sam Claflin: “Michael Clarke Duncan. You will be sorely missed – A true legend.”
Steve Harvey: “I will miss my friend, Michael Clarke Duncan. What an incredible soldier in God’s Plan.”
Timbaland: “R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan sending my condolences 2 his fam & love ones.”
Wiz Khalifa: “R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan (Retweet For Respect).”
Zachary Levi: “Blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Michael Clarke Duncan while he was still with us. He was a kind soul that will be missed.”
Seth Green: “We will miss you @OfficialMCD Thanks for being so kind & awesome.”
Katharine McPhee: “Ahh… #michaelclarkeDuncan I loved you! Green Mile was epic. RIP #gentlegiant.”
Holly Robinson Peete: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan Heaven has an amazing new angel. I will miss your smile most.”
Last but certainly not least, MCD's Green Mile co-star Tom Hanks released a statement saying, “I am terribly saddened at the loss of Big Mike. He was the treasure we all discovered on the set of The Green Mile. He was magic. He was a big love of man and his passing leaves us stunned.”
My condolensces go out to Michael's family and especially Omarosa, who without a doubt has to be devastated by all of this. Instead of planning the wedding of her life she has to now make funeral arrangements.
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