A 30-year-old man was arrested Friday by Atlanta police in connection with the killing of film actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd.
Suspect Antonio Demetrice Rhynes was arrested in an early-morning raid at an apartment complex, police said. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail. No motive or court date has been revealed.
The 70-year-old Byrd was shot several times in the back on Oct. 3. His body was discovered about 1:45 a.m. at an address southwest of downtown Atlanta, police said.
Byrd had credits in several Spike Lee films, beginning in 1995 with Clockers. He also appeared in Girl 6, He Got Game, and Bamboozled, among other films.
He also appeared in a recent Netflix adaptation of Lee’s 1986 movie, She’s Gotta Have it, the 2004 Ray Charles biopic, Ray, the political satire Bulworth, and the F. Gary Gray movie Set It Off.
“I’m so sad to announce the tragic murder...
Suspect Antonio Demetrice Rhynes was arrested in an early-morning raid at an apartment complex, police said. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail. No motive or court date has been revealed.
The 70-year-old Byrd was shot several times in the back on Oct. 3. His body was discovered about 1:45 a.m. at an address southwest of downtown Atlanta, police said.
Byrd had credits in several Spike Lee films, beginning in 1995 with Clockers. He also appeared in Girl 6, He Got Game, and Bamboozled, among other films.
He also appeared in a recent Netflix adaptation of Lee’s 1986 movie, She’s Gotta Have it, the 2004 Ray Charles biopic, Ray, the political satire Bulworth, and the F. Gary Gray movie Set It Off.
“I’m so sad to announce the tragic murder...
- 10/17/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Lisa Robin Kelly, the That 70's Show actress who died on Aug. 14 of last year, died as a result of multiple drug intoxication, according to an autopsy report.
Lisa Robin Kelly Cause Of Death
At the time of her death, Kelly was in treatment at a California rehab facility. She’d voluntarily checked herself in earlier that week with the help of a boyfriend to combat an ongoing problem with alcohol addiction. When she’d paid a visit to a doctor on the day she entered rehab, her Bac registered at .34.
“Lisa had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility early this week where she was battling the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years,” Kelly’s rep Craig Wyckoff said in a statement upon learning of her death. “I spoke to her on Monday and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her.
Lisa Robin Kelly Cause Of Death
At the time of her death, Kelly was in treatment at a California rehab facility. She’d voluntarily checked herself in earlier that week with the help of a boyfriend to combat an ongoing problem with alcohol addiction. When she’d paid a visit to a doctor on the day she entered rehab, her Bac registered at .34.
“Lisa had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility early this week where she was battling the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years,” Kelly’s rep Craig Wyckoff said in a statement upon learning of her death. “I spoke to her on Monday and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her.
- 1/5/2014
- Uinterview
Almost six months after Lisa Robin Kelly passed away in her sleep, her cause of death has finally been revealed. The actress, 43, best known for playing Eric Forman's sister on That '70s Show, died from multiple drug intoxication, People has confirmed. The L.A. County Coroner has ruled the death to be an accident. The specific drugs in Kelly's system were not noted, but she had a history with illegal substances and was arrested at least four times over the past three years for DUI, spousal abuse and assault. At the time she passed away, Kelly's agent Craig Wyckoff told...
- 1/3/2014
- by Dahvi Shira
- PEOPLE.com
Her sudden death shocked her "That '70s Show" fans, but now an investigation shows that Lisa Robin Kelly's death may hold some secrets.
According to TMZ, The La County Coroner and the La Country Sheriff are opening up an investigation to determine the actress' real cause of the death.
As a result, Lisa's manager Craig Wyckoff cleared up the rumors. Mr. Wyckoff spoke to FOX411 about why the La County Coroner Office will conduct an investigation on Lisa's mysterious death, claiming it's a "non-routine" situation.
"It's not routine, but in the state of California, if a woman is found dead a certain age, then they have to do an investigation," he said.
Mr. Wyckoff also disagrees with the Coroner not being notified immediately, stating "She did die Wednesday night, but everyone was notified immediately."
As previous reported by GossipCenter, Lisa had reportedly died in her sleep last Wednesday (August...
According to TMZ, The La County Coroner and the La Country Sheriff are opening up an investigation to determine the actress' real cause of the death.
As a result, Lisa's manager Craig Wyckoff cleared up the rumors. Mr. Wyckoff spoke to FOX411 about why the La County Coroner Office will conduct an investigation on Lisa's mysterious death, claiming it's a "non-routine" situation.
"It's not routine, but in the state of California, if a woman is found dead a certain age, then they have to do an investigation," he said.
Mr. Wyckoff also disagrees with the Coroner not being notified immediately, stating "She did die Wednesday night, but everyone was notified immediately."
As previous reported by GossipCenter, Lisa had reportedly died in her sleep last Wednesday (August...
- 8/21/2013
- GossipCenter
A cause of death for actress Lisa Robin Kelly will not be revealed for another two months, despite the fact that an autopsy has already been performed, CNN reports.
Los Angeles County Coroner Lt. Cheryl MacWillie told the outlet that Kelly's autopsy was completed on Saturday, but toxicology results will not be available for another eight to 10 weeks.
The former "That '70s Show" star died Wednesday, Aug. 14 in her sleep at a rehabilitation facility in California. She was 43 years old.
TMZ previously reported law enforcement called Kelly's cause of death "a mystery." There were allegedly no drugs in her room and no signs of trauma.
Earlier last week, Kelly voluntarily checked herself into rehab to deal with "the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years," her agent told People magazine.
"I spoke to her on Monday, and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this...
Los Angeles County Coroner Lt. Cheryl MacWillie told the outlet that Kelly's autopsy was completed on Saturday, but toxicology results will not be available for another eight to 10 weeks.
The former "That '70s Show" star died Wednesday, Aug. 14 in her sleep at a rehabilitation facility in California. She was 43 years old.
TMZ previously reported law enforcement called Kelly's cause of death "a mystery." There were allegedly no drugs in her room and no signs of trauma.
Earlier last week, Kelly voluntarily checked herself into rehab to deal with "the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years," her agent told People magazine.
"I spoke to her on Monday, and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this...
- 8/19/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
She passed away earlier this week and an autopsy was performed on Saturday, but Lisa Robin Kelly's cause of death is still unknown.
According to a coroner's office spokeswoman, it will take two months for toxicology results to come back from the lab.
On Wednesday, the "That '70s Show" star died in her sleep at a treatment facility to help treat her various addictions.
Though she's battled the demons for years, her death was a shock, as her agent Craig Wyckoff told People, "I spoke to her on Monday, and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her."...
According to a coroner's office spokeswoman, it will take two months for toxicology results to come back from the lab.
On Wednesday, the "That '70s Show" star died in her sleep at a treatment facility to help treat her various addictions.
Though she's battled the demons for years, her death was a shock, as her agent Craig Wyckoff told People, "I spoke to her on Monday, and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her."...
- 8/18/2013
- GossipCenter
An autopsy on Lisa Robin Kelly was completed Saturday, but the cause of her death will not be known for at least another two months. It will take that long for toxicology results to come back from the lab for the That '70s Show star, a coroner's office spokeswoman tells CNN. Kelly died in her sleep Wednesday night after voluntarily checking herself into a treatment facility earlier in the week to confront "the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years," her agent, Craig Wyckoff, told People on Thursday. "I spoke to her on Monday, and she was hopeful and confident,...
- 8/18/2013
- by Alison Schwartz
- PEOPLE.com
Los Angeles (AP) — "That '70s Show" actress Lisa Robin Kelly has died at age 43. Manager Craig Wyckoff says Kelly died Wednesday at a Los Angeles addiction treatment facility she had entered early this week. No official cause of death was disclosed. Kelly portrayed Laurie Forman, sister of Topher Grace's lead character Eric, on the Fox series. It concluded in 2006. Unlike some of her co-stars — Grace, Ashton Kutcher and Laura Prepon — Kelly fell out of the spotlight after appearing on the sitcom until she started making headlines for personal troubles. She was arrested...
- 8/15/2013
- by Associated Press
- Hitfix
That ’70s Show alum Lisa Robin Kelly has died after a long fight with addiction. She was 43. The actress best known for playing Eric Forman’s sister Laurie on the long-running Fox sitcom, Kelly originated the role but was replaced in Season 6 by Christina Moore. She only worked sporadically after leaving the show in 2003. Earlier this week she had voluntarily checked herself into the Pax House treatment center in Alta Dena but passed away last night. No cause of death has been announced yet. “I spoke to her on Monday and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her,” said Kelly’s agent Craig Wyckoff. “Last night she lost the battle.”...
- 8/15/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Sad news for fans of Lisa Robin Kelly. The former That '70s Show actress died Wednesday night, her agent Craig Wyckoff confirms to E! News. She was 43. Prior to her untimely passing, Kelly—who has previously struggled with addiction—checked herself into a treatment facility, but ultimately lost her battle in the wake of her recovery efforts. She reportedly passed away in her sleep at a California rehab center. "Unfortunately Lisa Robin Kelly passed away last evening," Wyckoff tells E! News. "Lisa had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility early this week where she was battling the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years. I spoke to her...
- 8/15/2013
- E! Online
That '70s Show actress Lisa Robin Kelly died in her sleep Wednesday night in her Los Angeles home, her rep tells People. She was 43. "Unfortunately Lisa Robin Kelly passed away last evening," Kelly's agent, Craig Wyckoff, told People on Thursday. "Lisa had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility early this week where she was battling the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few year. "I spoke to her on Monday and she was hopeful and confident, looking forward to putting this part of her life behind her. Last night she lost the battle. Cause of death has...
- 8/15/2013
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
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