LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Tommy “Tiny” Lister, best known for his roles in the “Friday” film franchise, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home Thursday.
Lister, a former wrestler, was found unconscious in his home in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday afternoon.
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Lister was pronounced dead at the scene.
A cause of death was not provided.
Lister was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this year and reportedly overcame the virus, but he became sick about a week ago and recently had trouble breathing.
Lister also appeared in “The Fifth Element,” “The Dark Knight” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”
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