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Actor Keith Jefferson dies at 53

By Isha Sharma

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Intro

Actor Keith Jefferson (53) passed away on Thursday after battling cancer since August 2023. Actor Jamie Foxx confirmed the news on Instagram, writing a tribute and saying "Everything hurts right now."

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Foxx's heartfelt tribute

Foxx confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing his grief and admiration for Jefferson's 'pure heart' and 'immeasurable love.'

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Jefferson's early life

Born in Houston in 1970, Jefferson held a BFA in musical theater and an MFA in acting. He started his career with the 1995 film 'Boys on the Side.'

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Notable films

His most famous TV and film credits include 'Django Unchained,' 'The Hateful Eight,' 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' and 'Bosch: Legacy.'

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Posthumous film release

Jefferson will be posthumously seen in 'The Burial,' which will be released in select theaters on Friday and then stream on Amazon Prime Video from October 13.

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