Former pro wrestler, known for his bullying Deebo character in the « Friday » films, was thought to have beaten COVID-19 but recently had trouble breathing.
Tommy « Tiny » Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the « Friday » films, has died. He was 62. Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, said he was found unconscious in his home in Marina Del Rey, California, on Thursday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Cowan said Lister was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this year. She said the actor overcame the virus, but he became sick about a week ago and recently had trouble breathing. The cause of death has not been released, and the coroner’s office is investigating. « He was a gentle giant, » Cowan said. « He had a smile as broad as you could imagine. He’s going to be missed by so many. We’re all devastated. » The death was first reported by celebrity website TMZ.
