Tony-Nominated Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Known for Spike Lee Films, Dies at 70
Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for his performances in many of Spike Lee's films, has died at the age of 70. Lee shared a post on Instagram on October 4, saying that Byrd was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia. The New York Times reported the Tony-nominated actor was found on an Atlanta street on October 3. The shooting is currently under investigation. Born on June 25, 1950 in Griffin, Georgia, Byrd went on…