Dearon Thompson (March 10, 1965 – January 7, 2021), known professionally as Deezer D, was an American

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and Christian

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. He is best known for his role as Nurse Malik McGrath in the American medical drama television series '' ER'', and for his roles in the films '' CB4'' and ''

Fear of a Black Hat ''Fear of a Black Hat'' is a 1993 American mockumentary film on the evolution and state of American hip hop music. Written and directed by Rusty Cundieff in his directorial debut, the film stars Cundieff, Larry B. Scott and Mark Christopher La ...

''. Deezer D's album ''Delayed, But Not Denied'' was available on

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, and from his website on August 8, 2008. Previously, he released ''Unpredictable'' (2002) and ''Living Up in a Down World'' (1999), with plans to produce new music in 2021. At the age of 55, Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack in his Los Angeles home on January 7, 2021.

Filmography

*''Crowning Jules'' (2017) *''Raven'' (2011) *''A Taste of Us: The Movie'' (2007) *''The Way Back Home'' (2006) *'' In the Mix'' (2005) *'' Bringing Down the House'' (2003) *''

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'' (2001) *''

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion ''Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'' is a 1997 American comedy film directed by David Mirkin and starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, and Janeane Garofalo. The plot revolves around two women who appear to have not achieved much success in ...

'' (1997) *'' The Great White Hype'' (1996) *''

'' (1994) *'' ER'' (1994–2009) *'' CB4'' (1993) *''

Cool as Ice ''Cool as Ice'' is a 1991 American musical teen drama film, directed by David Kellogg, written by David Stenn and starring rapper Vanilla Ice in his feature film debut. The plot focuses on Johnny Van Owen, a freewheeling, motorcycle-riding rap ...

'' (1991)

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