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Spike Lee pays tribute to Bill Nunn, best known as Radio Raheem

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By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Sept 24, 2016

Spike Lee broke the news that actor Bill Nunn, best known for his role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's hit film, "Do the Right Thing," has died. He was 62.

The president of Morehouse College confirmed the report.

Nunn played Robbie Robertson in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" film trilogy.

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