Jamaican actors died at age 44
Here are 1 famous actors from Jamaica died at 44:
Heavy D
Heavy D (May 24, 1967 Mandeville-November 8, 2011 Beverly Hills) also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, Dwight Errington Myers, Dwight Myers or Heavy D. was a Jamaican singer, actor, rapper, songwriter, record producer, composer and music executive. He had one child, Xea Myers.
He died in pulmonary embolism.
During his career, Heavy D was known for his upbeat and positive style of hip hop, as well as his dance moves and flashy fashion sense. He first rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the lead rapper of the group Heavy D & the Boyz, which produced hits such as "Now That We Found Love" and "The Overweight Lover's in the House."
In addition to his success as a rapper and singer, Heavy D also had a successful acting career, appearing in several films and TV shows throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including "Life," "The Cider House Rules," and "Boston Public." He also composed music for several films, including the theme for the sketch comedy show "In Living Color."
Outside of his music and acting careers, Heavy D was also involved in several philanthropic efforts, including serving as a spokesman for the National Organization for Rare Disorders and launching a rap competition for young artists in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York.
His unexpected death in 2011 at the age of 44 was widely mourned in the music industry, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure in the development of hip hop and a beloved performer and personality.
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