Tommy Lister, Veteran Actor Known as “Tiny,” Dead at 62

Tommy Lister: Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former wrestler who was famous for impersonating Deebo in Friday’s franchise, died on Thursday.

Tommy Lister was 62 years old.

The veteran entertainer had never been tested for COVID-19 before his death according to his manager, Cindy Cowan,
but had been showing COVID symptoms all week, he told People Magazine and other sources.

He was a gentle and kind giant, he told the letter. He had as wide a smile as possible. You will miss many. We are all frustrated.

A man like my brother for 20 years.

Lister was found lifeless at his home residence in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday afternoon and was declared deceased at the event.

The star was discovered by a friend who went to check on her after Lister did not answer calls or other means of communication.

He was complaining, but he was too weak to go to the doctor, Cowan said.

Lister stood at 6-foot-5 with broad shoulders, weighing about 75 pounds [275 kg].

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His early roles included the HBO 1st & Ten football series, as well as movie appearances at Beverly Hills Cop II,

Lister continued to fight in the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the name Z-Gangsta.

However, Lister’s most memorable role came in 1995 on Friday of the movie and its sequel five years later.

In these favorite films, he portrays the role of Deebo, a notorious criminal who threatened his neighbors with terror and terror.

His character was known for his famous line to Get Released as Your Father.

She wrote the Ice Cube star on Twitter after learning that Lister was no more:

RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a hobby born who would emerge as an actor by falling off a hat that scares people on camera and off camera. A big smile and laughter followed.

Thanks for being a good gentleman at heart. We already miss you so much.

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