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Actor  Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, best known for his roles in the “Friday” franchise, has passed away, multiple news outlets reported. He was 62 years old. Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, told PEOPLE that although the “Fifth Element” star did not test positive for the novel coronavirus before his death, he died on Thursday, Dec. 10, after showing “COVID symptoms” for a week. LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 10: Actor Tommy Lister arrives at the world premiere of Universal Pictures and Le...

Copy to clipboard Actor Thomas Lister Jr., better known to fans as Tiny Lister, has passed away at 62, after possibly contracting COVID-19. Lister was known for his work in a wide variety of film and television projects, especially the The Dark Knight. The actor was found dead in his home on Thursday after experiencing some common symptoms of the virus. According to CNN, who spoke with Tiny Listers manager, Cindy Cowan, he had reported feeling sick only about a week ago, noting that Lister fel...

Tom "Tiny" Lister had small but memorable roles in Friday, The Fifth Element, The Dark Knight, and more than 200 other TV shows and films.

A coroner was on the scene where the Compton, California native was found, though his cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

FIFTH ELEMENT’s Tommy Tiny Lister Has Died at 62 By Mike Sprague Sad news this morning. Tommy “Tiny” Lister has passed away at the age of 62. Police found Lister dead in his apartment on Thursday, just before 3 PM. Pronounced dead on the scene, cops believe Lister died of natural causes. An autopsy will determine an official cause of death. Law enforcement says he had COVID-19 symptoms. But it hasn’t been confirmed as the...

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister started his career as a wrestler and went on to star in 'Friday,' 'The Fifth Element' and 'The Dark Knight.'

Lister's appearances as Deebo in "Friday" and "Next Friday" had a lasting effect on the Black film cannon.

The List for Friday, December 11th 2020

Copy to Clipboard Tommy Tiny Lister and Felicia Forbes (Getty Images) Tommy Tiny Lister, the American character actor and professional wrestler died at the age of 62 on December 10. He was reportedly found unconscious at his home in Marina del Rey, California. The actual cause of his death hasn’t been revealed but it’s being said that he had fallen ill with Covid-19 symptoms sometime back. Lister was best known for his role as Deebo in the 1995 film ’Friday’ and his role in its 2000 seq...

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister started his career as a wrestler and went on to star in 'Friday,' 'The Fifth Element' and 'The Dark Knight.'