Actor and comedian Reynaldo Rey died in Los Angeles on May 28, at 75, due to complications from a stroke, his manager Vanzil Burke confirmed, according to CNN.
Rey was known for his roles in films like "White Men Can't Jump," "Friday" and "Harlem Nights."
He had also appeared in numerous television shows, starting in the 1980s, including "The Bernie Mac Show," "227," "Everybody Hates Chris" and "The Wayans Bros."
Rey had a stroke about a year ago and began having complications in January. He then checked into the hospital for treatment, according to TMZ.
Born Harold Reynolds in Sequoya County, Okla., on Jan. 27, 1940, he graduated from Emporia State University, formerly known as Kansas State Teachers College.
Rey worked as a teacher in Wichita, Kan., and Cleveland before he pursued a career in showbiz. He started out by taking parts in local theater productions in Cleveland and also did stand-up comedy, according to the New York Times.
Rey is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Harla Major; sons Todd Murphy and Golden Ray; and mother, Lilian Murphy.
