Friday And The Fifth Element Star Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Has Died

Actor and wrestler Tommy 'Tiny' Lister has died.

The 6ft 5 entertainer was famous for roles in the Friday movie series and The Fifth Element, where he played Deebo and President Lindberg respectively.

The news was confirmed by his manager Cindy Cowan.

Cowan told Variety that Lister was found unresponsive in his apartment after experiencing Covid-19 symptoms over the previous days.

She said: "He was a wonderful guy with a heart of gold. Everyone loved him. A real gentle giant. We're all devastated."

Topics: Entertainment, Celebrity

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