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Clarence Williams III as Lincoln "Linc" Hayes in a 1969 episode of "The Mod Squad." (CNN)Clarence Williams III, who played Linc Hayes in "The Mod Squad," died at his home in Los Angeles after battling colon cancer, his manager Peg Donegan told CNN in a statement Sunday. Williams was 81. Williams was born in New York City on August 21, 1939, according to the statement. He began his career in a production of "Dark of the Moon," and appeared on Broadway in "The Great Outdoors." His performance in...

A native of New York, Williams career spanned over five decades in theater, television and film. He got his acting start on Broadway and received a Tony nomination.

Lenny Kravitz wrote on Twitter, “When I was a kid growing up in NYC Clarence Williams III was a face on TV that I identified with and that inspired me. From the Mod Squad, to Purple Rain and Sugar Hill, he always performed with dynamic energy. Rest in power, king.” Director Peyton Reed tweeted that he worked with Williams on the TV movie “The Love Bug” in 1995. “I had grown up watching him as Linc in ‘The Mod Squad’ and thought he was the epitome of cool. Turns out he was. Rest I...

Lenny Kravitz wrote on Twitter, “When I was a kid growing up in NYC Clarence Williams III was a face on TV that I identified with and that inspired me. From the Mod Squad, to Purple Rain and Sugar Hill, he always performed with dynamic energy. Rest in power, king.” Director Peyton Reed tweeted that he worked with Williams on the TV movie “The Love Bug” in 1995. “I had grown up watching him as Linc in ‘The Mod Squad’ and thought he was the epitome of cool. Turns out he was. Rest I...

‘The Mod Squad’ actor Clarence Williams III dies at 81 By Lindsey Bahr article Actor Clarence Williams III attends the premiere of the Weinstein Companys "Lee Daniels The Butler" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) Expand Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series "The Mod Squad" and Prince’s father in "Purple Rain," has died. He was 81. Williams di...

Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father

The veteran actor's career spanned over five decades in theater, television and film.

Clarence Williams III, who starred on 'The Mod Squad' and portrayed Prince's father in 'Purple Rain,' has died.

R&B songstress and actress LeToya Luckett has been added to the cast of Lee Daniels’ upcoming Fox drama series “Our Kind of People.”

Former Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett has joined the cast of Lee Daniels’ upcoming Fox drama 'Our Kind of People.'