In Memoriam
Actor Bill Nunn best known as Radio Raheem passes away at 62
Bill Nunn, veteran actor best known for his role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing has passed away. He was 62.
Bill Nunn, veteran actor best known for his role as “Radio Raheem” in Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing has passed away. He was 62.
Nunn’s death was confirmed by Spike Lee via Instagram Saturday afternoon (Sept. 24.)
“Now resting in power,” Lee captioned the photo of Nunn’s character.
“Radio Raheem will always be fighting the powers that be. May God watch over Bill Nunn.”
Bill Nunn made his film debut with Lee in 1988’s School Daze and continued to be a signature actor in the director’s films like She Got Game. He went on to star in 90’s classics like Kiss the Girls, New Jack City, Mo’ Better Blues and Sister Act, but his most memorable character has been “Radio Raheem”.
Radio Raheem Love Hate (Photo: Do The Right Thing Movie screenshot/5 Acres and a mule)
His most recent credits include the USA comedy Sirens and his role as Joseph “Robbie” Robertson in the Spiderman trilogy.
Nunn was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was the first African American football player at George Westinghouse High School. The actor attended Morehouse College in the 70’s where he met Lee. The director continued to mourn his longtime friend on social media by posting Nunn’s “Love/Hate monologue from the film.
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