Viola Davis mourns death of 'How To Get Away With Murder' co-star Roger Robinson: "You are my heart! RIP"

Since the news of Roger Robinson's sad passing, many A-listers, including 'How To Get Away With Murder' actress Viola Davis, has shared their grief on social media.
PUBLISHED SEP 28, 2018

Veteran actor Roger Robinson, who was honored with a Tony Award in 2009 for best performance by a featured actor in a play for the revival of Joe Turner's 'Come and Gone,' has passed away at the age of 78. The news of his death was reported by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday.

According to the site, the actor - known for his performance in films like 'Believe in Me,' 1974's 'Willie Dynamite,' 'Newman's Law,' 1979's 'Meteor,' and 'Brother to Brother' - was battling health woes. On Wednesday, September 26, Robinson breathed his last, after suffering from complications from a heart condition in  Escondido, California. The tragic news was confirmed by Ebony Repertory Theatre.

In his lifetime, Robinson has made multiple noteworthy appearances across various mediums, beginning on the Broadway (in 1969 with 'Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?') and then eventually moving on to the small screen, to be followed by his stint in the films. 

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