Howard E Rollins Jr|He DIED 27 YEARS ago| Now His Family Confirmed the Rumors!

[@stephaniewilson6031]

He was a phenomenal actor!! He is sorely missed😢😔🕊️💔

[@michellejones4653]

I don't care what his past was. We all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. He was one of my favorite actors may he rest in peace. His body of work will continue to live on throughout the generations.

[@joyvallegross8748]

LOVE HIM A GREAT ACTOR WE ALL HAVE SINNED MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MR ROLLINS WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

[@nancyconyers5802]

I was a young teenager when I first saw and met Howard Rollins. He was my substitute teacher. I'll never forget walking into that classroom seeing him. WOW!

[@JAM....1212]

That's special R.I.P ~🕊️

[@9ner4ever34]

One helluva actor. Rest eternally. 🕯 🌹

[@GloriaCulberson]

I'll remember Howard Rollins Jr. as a great actor, an nothing will tarnish that, it reminds me of the verse, who amongst us without sin, cast the first stone, we are all sitting and unable to cast.

[@cynthiaward4512]

Howard Rollins, was such a talented, handsome man..❤❤

[@patriciajohnson6928]

Who cares what he did . Let that man rest in peace Jesus he been gone all these years and you’ll want bring up negative mess about his life. Smdh RIH Howard you were a phenomenal actor. Your fans miss and adore you.

[@francesdawson7954]

I agree with you 💯 it's been 27 years

[@jenniferedwards1879]

Exactly, he is not here to defend himself.😳

[@Patricia-g1t5x]

#468💯B1🖤🖤🖤I agree…thank you…

[@anthonysingleton1988]

I AGREE 110% LET THE MAN REST!!!!

[@kawannachandler1609]

I know right!

[@vintagebrew1057]

Fine looking man and talented actor. Was sorry to hear about his death.

[@karengregar6530]

I saw him in Harami and he looks so sick. He had lost weight and no hair. I pray he didn’t suffer. He was such a terrific actor. May he rest in peace

[@joyvallegross8748]

A GREAT ACTOR WE ALL HAVE SIN I WATCH HIM IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, WATCH A SOLDIER STORY LAST NIGHT REST IN PEACE MR ROLLINS WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU A🌷FOR YOU KISS KISS

[@debkerr2393]

He was my 3rd favorite actor on that show! Bubba was my first and Carroll O'Connor was my 2nd, still watch all the re-runs

[@sylviamoore6798]

Howard Rollins Jr. was a superb Actor. I truly enjoyed his performance in the Film, “A Soldier’s Story” and also The Heat of The Night. Rest in Peace!

[@lordbison]

I Saw “A Soldier’s Story” In High School In The 80’s! Great Film! I Recently Bought The DVD! I Really Love The Movie & Series “In The Heat Of The Night” RIP Mr. Rollins 👏🙏🏾

[@mrmotozen]

I enjoy his work. Saddened to hear he has passed. Love his performance in The Heat of the Night. (TV)

[@donnamccree1839]

The Number One best Black Actor of all Time! underrated never given his Oscar for Ragtime, Love Mr. Howard E. Rollins

[@reneefairley3765]

Outstanding actor! No matter what he was . He is still a child of the King!

[@isaettawalton4286]

❤❤❤

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

You better read your bible, because if you don't believe in yah and do his commandments,youre serving the devil!!

[@reneefairley3765]

@@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld A heart that's planted in forgiveness doesn't dwell in the past. The Lord knows each & every one of us & our hearts ❣️.

[@benjaminahisrael611]

He looked real masculine to me and he didnt look like he used drugs either. He was a strong black actor

[@danmuffley6418]

Dope has no boundaries, Sad that a great actors life was cut short

[@peggyokelly2118]

He was a very talented and a gifted black man as and an exceptional actor gracing the screen as he so proudly did. I loved Howards performance from first time I saw him. I always thought him quite handsome.

[@terrijackson9641]

Great actor RIP Howard

[@DarrylRuiz-s1w]

A great actor Addiction Sucks.RIP Brother

[@antd8259]

Regardless of how he died, we celebrate him because he was a great actor who paved the way for many who came behind him. Everyone has done things in this life that they are not proud of. Nobody is perfect and no wrongdoing or sin is greater than any other. May he continue to RIP.

[@karengregar6530]

He was a terrific actor a talented man.May he rust in peace

[@debkerr2393]

He was a great actor, so sad he died so soon!

[@feleciahill7211]

He was An Amazing Actor!!❤

[@audreyward1438]

I always love watching that show,still do. Carrol O'CONNOR son had his demons too,what a shame. Rest in Peace 🙏😇

[@TexasBorn_TexasRaised]

Yep I watch it often actually watching it now lol. Didn't know the Chiefs son was O'Connor in real life. And he definitely had demons even committed suicide from it. Was watching a episode and seen Rollins sweating and started googling what happened to him in real life. How did he contract HIV?

[@bklynk]

Ragtime is one of my favorite movies of all time. Howard was a phine mf. ❤you Howard Rollins.

[@constancehfrancois1302]

Great actor. ‘Nuf said!

[@ContentBambooForest-tp7ql]

Phenomenal and well missed beautiful eyes 👀👀

[@maryjoschlechty7590]

Gorgeous hunk of man, no matter what his past was🖤

[@joyvallegross8748]

YES YES HUNK OF A MAN HE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS LOVE HIM OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN LOVE ALL OF HIS CHILDREN TAKE YOUR REST SIR WE ALL WILL MEET AGAIN

[@maryrobinson4131]

Yesss!! From head to toe.. Loved him on On In The Heat Of The Night.. Best set of buns ever. 😍🥰😍.. Gorgeous piece of dark chocolate scrumdiddlydee..❤..

[@LovelyLonewolf-mc3ld]

Im glad Wesley didnt get the roll of in the heat of the night.

[@ZurisMommie]

*role 😢

[@OradixieGalloway]

😂​@@ZurisMommie

[@imblessedandiknowit56]

I can truly appreciate all of you showing love and y'all are right, we all have a past. May each of you be blessed ❤️🙏

[@johnblack9921]

Really? I think it's disgusting to out people like this. How Petty!

[@theblackshepard4441]

Out him his story been out there what are you talking about who don't know? How's he been outted? Tf

[@kennethwilliams2330]

They should do a reboot of in the heat of the night

[@novastar4757]

I loved him in A soldier Story

[@GrantGoore]

Rest in Power, sir.

[@PhenomenalMFT]

Very handsome man and great actor.

[@carlosdeleon8068]

I saw him for the first time in Ragtime, then in A Soldier's Story, and I was convinced that he was a once in a lifetime talent, a great actor. I admit that immediately I draw a comparison between him and Sidney Poitier. I kind of thought that Mr. Rollins was the one supposed to take Mr. Poitier 's torch.

[@ToniaRoss-ij3xm]

Excellent Actor… RIP

[@sherryholmes-t8p]

HE DIED WITH HIV AIDS 😢😢😢😢 HE WAS GAY 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️RIP TIBBS 😢

[@robincoar9824]

Awesome fantastic talented lov the man watch TIBBS NOW TOO

[@moniquewest3277]

Thats NOT him in Roots. Get your facts right.

[@maxcinemitchell7719]

I thought it was so sad. His life ended on such a bad note. He was so very talented and young. I guess they didn't have the extensive help they have now for stars who have drug problems. But as always, it is up to the individual whether they want to stop or not. Either way, this just breaks my heart

[@568843daw]

I thought he was a fabulous actor. Addiction starts small, and over time, it snares you. It can happen anytime of a persons life. It is a love affair as deep as the ocean. A person will sacrifice family members, their homes and job to keep the relationship going. It isn’t until the person hits bottom , whatever or whenever that happens, that they have the strength to get a divorce. It takes courage, but it can happen. As for being gay, who in the world cares? If you do… GROW UP!

[@lettheballbounce]

Great actor

[@robertleobrown5656]

@4:20✍🏾 (Just for the record in 1987 Howard E. Rollins Jr. , was 37 years of age). He made his transition from this world on December 8, 1996 at (age 46 years), in New York City, NY.✍🏾

[@jrsmith1998]

Yeah. I caught that

[@NathanBullock-w9n]

Awesome actor old apollo creed got his back 💪

[@pierrerochon7271]

WHY NOW???? if this happened to your relative???? FEELINGS

[@shelliethomas5533]

It doesn’t matter he was one of Greatest Actors of all time, and I couldn’t care less about his personal life! If a camera followed us around I bet it would pickup some stuff we didn’t want the world to see or to know!

[@TheSoleProprietor]

I mistook him for the actor who played Kananga/Mr.Big on "Live and Let Die". I can't remember his name. But he is gone now, too. I think,

[@keyboredwarriorno.1940]

His name is Yaphet Kotto. And he was a great actor. He died in the Philippines during Covid.

[@khalilreid]

Best baked beans

[@Weallmatter-61]

Next to Denzel Howard is my favorite actor hes missed dearly ! Rest in Heaven Angel

[@hourglasstv01]

🤨 "It's important to fact-check information before sharing. Howard E. Rollins Jr. did pass away in 1996, and confirming this isn't breaking news. Let's be mindful of accurate reporting and avoid sensationalizing old events. 📅🕵‍♂ #RespectfulReporting"