Renowned actor Keith Jefferson gained widespread recognition for his ​role in the 2012 Quentin Tarantino film “Django Unchained.” He also appeared in other notable projectssuch as “The​ Hateful Eight,” “Once ⁤Upon a ⁢Time in Hollywood,” and ⁤”Day Shift.” His latest project, “All-Star Weekend,” was completed but has yet to be released.

Tragically, Jefferson will never have the chance to see his final project come to fruition. On October 5, 2023, he passed away at⁣ the age of 53 after battling cancer.

In a statement to​ Fox News Digital, Jefferson’s representative expressed ‍deep sorrow over his passing, stating, “I am devastated by Keith’s death. He was an exceptional talent and his loss is a ​great loss⁤ to the artistic community.”