October 7th 2023.
Actor Keith Jefferson, known for his roles in “Django Unchained” and “The Hateful Eight,” passed away on Oct. 6 after a battle with cancer. He was 53. His agent, Nicole St. John, confirmed the news of his death with USA Today and shared that Jefferson died surrounded by loved ones and was well-cared for at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
“He was a tremendous talent and it is a profound loss to the artistic community,” St. John said. “He had several projects in the pipeline and was in the midst of a project that captured his unique and resonant voice. He had been looking forward to returning in the new year.”
Jefferson's close friend and co-star Jamie Foxx mourned him publicly in an Instagram post on Oct. 5. Foxx wrote, “Everything hurts right now having a hard time looking through these pictures reliving the memories of us having a great time going to miss you man gonna miss you…every since we met back in college, you have been an incredible soul God rest, NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO SEE THE WORDS ABOUT MY FRIEND RIP Keith.” Foxx finished his remarks with three broken heart emojis in succession.
Foxx and Jefferson had a long history of collaboration, going back to “The Jamie Foxx Show.” On Aug. 9, Jefferson acknowledged Foxx as part of his support system, saying in an Instagram post, “I have a loving family and the best friends in the entire world. From my mom to J. Foxx and everybody in between. I love you wholeheartedly.”
The two actors were also set to appear in the upcoming film “The Burial” together, which will be Jefferson’s final project. According to IMDB, the film is based on a true story and follows a funeral home owner trying to save his family business while also exposing a web of racial injustice and power imbalances. The movie, directed by Maggie Betts, will be released on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 13, 2023.
Jefferson was born and raised in Texas and was a star athlete at Houston area Eisenhower High School. His father, the late Edward Jefferson, was a local minister.
The death of Keith Jefferson is a devastating loss for the artistic community and his close friends, in particular, Jamie Foxx. Foxx's heartfelt tribute on Instagram demonstrates the deep bond they shared and the legacy that Jefferson will leave behind.
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