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WE REMEMBER MICHAEL ‘BEAR’ TALIFERRO: Actor, best known for role in Eddie Murphy’s ‘Life,’ dies of a stroke.
*Michael “Bear” Taliferro, best known for his role in Eddie Murphy’s “Life,” is dead at 45 from a stroke he suffered last Thursday.
Funeral services are set for tomorrow. A viewing will be held today. A benefit celebration has also been planned at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood. Read on for specifics.
Taliferro parlayed a professional football career into a burgeoning life as an actor in movies and on television. He made his 1990 feature film debut in “The Last Boy Scout”; followed by “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit”; “Bad Boys” with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence; “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate”, again with Lawrence; “Witch Hunt”, with Dennis Hopper; “Armageddon” and “Life” with Eddie Murphy. On television, Taliferro was seen on "Martin," "The Drew Carey Show," and he had a recurring role on the "Jamie Foxx Show."
A graduate of Texas Christian University, Taliferro was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1984, followed by two seasons in the USFL with the Denver Gold in 1985 and the Arizona Outlaws in 1986, finishing his career with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League the following year.
Taliferro’s latest projects before his untimely death included the role of Crixus in “3/5 of a Man” starring Ving Rhames and the project “Steppin'” in which he produced and made his directorial debut.
Taliferro leaves behind his fiancée, Cathey L. Tyree and their three children; A grandson; two sisters and a brother.
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Michael 'Bear' Taliferro
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the memorial fund for his family and expenses. Send donations to:
Memorial Fund of Michael Taliferro
10 N. Primrose Ave. No. D
Alhambra, CA 91801
The memorial fund has been set up at One United Bank and donations can be made via the internet or mailed to the above address. Please contact Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates at 323-933-8007 or via email at lajass@comcast.net or lajassociates@yahoo.com for additional information.
The Viewing:
Today, Thursday, May 11 from 3 pm until 8 pm
Solomon Mortuary, 10625 South Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90003
323-757-1754
Funeral Service:
Friday, May 12, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
Power of Love Christian Fellowship Church
1430 W. Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
323.752.6525
Repast:
Friday, May 12, 2006 @ 2:00 – 5:00 pm
The Savoy, 214 S. La Brea Ave. (on Manchester)
Inglewood, CA 90301
Benefit Celebration:
Wednesday, May 17 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood. Hosted by Guy Torre and Anthony Anderson. Call 323-656-6225 for more info.
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