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Cult Legend Julius 'Sho'nuff' Carry Dies

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(Aug. 21) He had dozens of other gigs over the years, but to many, Julius J. Carry III will always be known as Sho'nuff. The 'Last Dragon' actor who make putting on and taking off sunglasses cool way before David Caruso died on Aug. 19 from pancreatic cancer complications at the age of 56, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Legendary Sho'Nuff

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    Julius Carry III, Aug. 19: Despite a busy career over 25 years, Carry is best known for his intentionally campy role as Sho'nuff in the cult classic 'The Last Dragon.' Serving both as an answer and as a moniker, Sho'nuff was the Shogun of Harlem in the urban kung fu parody. He died at 56.

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    Evelyn Keyes, July 4: She played Scarlett O'Hara's little sister in 'Gone With the Wind' and was married to entertainment legends Artie Shaw, King Vidor and John Huston. Keyes succumbed to uterine cancer at her home in Montecito, Calif. She was 91.

    Kevork Djansezian, AP

    Cyd Charisse, June 17: The actress-dancer who had iconic roles in 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'The Band Wagon' died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 86.

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    Stan Winston, June 15: Winston's pioneering special effects work on 'Jurassic Park,' the 'Terminator' films and 'Aliens' wowed audiences around the world. He lost his seven-year battle with multiple myeloma at age 62.

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    Bob Anderson, June 6: The son of movie makers, who got his start in Shirley Temple's 'Young People' before landing his best known role as a young George Bailey in 'It's A Wonderful Life,' died of cancer at his home in Palm Springs.

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    Mel Ferrer, June 2: Ferrer, who was once married to Audrey Hepburn, wore many hats, including actor, director and producer. He died at his home in Santa Barbara, surrounded by family, at the age of 90.

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    Harvey Korman, May 29: The tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to 'The Carol Burnett Show' and on the big screen in 'Blazing Saddles,' pictured with Slim Pickens, died from complications of an aneurysm. He was 81.

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    Robert Knox, May 24: The 18-year-old actor, right, with his brother Jamie and mother Sally, was cast in the role of Marcus Belby for 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.' He was stabbed to death outside a pub in Sidcup, England. Four others were hurt during the fight and one man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

    Metropolitan Police / AP

    John Phillip Law, May 13: The 1960s actor, famous for roles in 'Barbarella' and 'The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming' died at the age of 70. No cause of death was given.

    Leopold Nekula, WireImage.com

    Hazel Court, April 15: The '50s and '60s scream queen who became famous for her roles in classic horror films like 'The Raven' and 'The Masque of the Red Death' passed away from a heart attack at the age of 82.

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BlondD780

02:12 PMAug 23 2008

JBF: You should have been aborted.

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Ddstan1120

07:58 AMAug 23 2008

I "sho nuff" never heard of this dude!

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Camerondmac

01:05 AMAug 23 2008

HE DEAD. "SHO NUFF!!!"

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JBF930

12:44 AMAug 23 2008

first Mack, then Chef now this one,,,, i am on top of the world

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JeffPapuga

12:07 AMAug 23 2008

directa your feetza to daddy greens pizza...great movie

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RSCDKC

11:38 PMAug 23 2008

That's a shame. I love that movie and all the main characters. It reminds me of my teenage years. I watched earlier this evening not knowing Julius passed away. He will be mssed but not forgotten

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CARMPENCE

10:36 PMAug 23 2008

Never heard of him.

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LanieKoch

10:31 PMAug 23 2008

Julius was one of the kindest and most generous human beings on the planet. I will miss him and his infectious laugh... I am proud to have called him my friend..my heart is heavy... xoxo

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Tinman0670

07:31 PMAug 22 2008

Cysocial 01:42 PMAug 22 2008 Lord Bowler is gone??? He had a reputation for being a really good person and terriffic actor. I am really sorry to see him go, especially relatively young. Briscoe County will miss you.---------------------------------I thought the name sounded familiar. Never saw Sho nuff but I loved The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr.RIP

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drwoowoocl2001

07:14 PMAug 22 2008

They act like The Last Dragon was the only thing he did. I remember he did a number of sitcoms, like Murphy Brown. RIP

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