Sean Lampkin, actor known as Nipsey from ‘Martin’, dies at 54

Sean Lampkin, the actor who played Nipsey on the 90s sitcom “Martin” has passed away.

He was 54.

Death details for Sean Lampkin

Lampkin passed away March 8th. The actor’s friend Marsel Watts broke the news on Facebook last Wednesday.

Memnar Grayton, posted a tribute to the actor and noted that the comedian died in his sleep. “Sean gave us every morning the shining sun to lead his loved ones and friends down paths that are bright and clear of any danger. He gave us streams of love every day when we’re not feeling good, or we don’t seem to not want to do anything,” he wrote.

“But the thought of his loud laugh and adorable smile made you change any negative thoughts to positive ones,” Grayson added. “He’s that type of man. He gave us his time and effort to situations that he had no clue of, but was there to support us for the cause. He gave us his emotions when any family or friend needed sympathy or empathy for their emotional situations.”

Acting career

Lampkin is best known for his role as Nipsey the bartender on “Martin:, he also appeared in “Bad Boys II”, “Life”, and “Big Momma’s House”.

(PHOTO CREDIT: Martin | Second Photo: MEMNAR GRAYTON/FACEBOOK)