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Keith Jefferson, a renowned actor known for his roles in “Django Unchained,” “The Hateful Eight,” and “Day Shift,” has passed away. His friend and collaborator Jamie Foxx confirmed his death, expressing their decades-long friendship. Jefferson appeared in Foxx’s projects, including “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “Django Unchained,” “Day Shift,” and “The Burial.”

In a heartfelt expression of grief, Jamie Foxx took to social media to share his sadness over the passing of actor Keith Jefferson. Foxx described Keith as having a pure heart and immeasurable love, highlighting his remarkable soul. Foxx admitted that this loss hit hard and that it will take time to heal from it. He bid farewell to his friend and expressed his love.

Foxx further honored Keith by sharing a photo of the two of them, reminiscing about the good times they had together. He expressed the difficulty he was facing in looking through these pictures and reliving the memories, as the pain of losing Keith was still fresh in his heart. Foxx concluded by emphasizing that he will miss his friend dearly.

Jamie Foxx expressed his deep connection with Keith Jefferson, stating that they had been friends since their college years. Foxx was taken aback by the news of Keith’s passing, expressing his disbelief that he had to see the words “Rest in Peace” associated with his friend.

Keith Jefferson had a successful career in the film industry, notably appearing in three films directed by Quentin Tarantino: “Django Unchained” in 2012, “The Hateful Eight” in 2015, and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” in 2019. Additionally, Jefferson appeared in the TV Movie “Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding” in which Jamie Foxx served as an executive producer.

The collaboration between Foxx and Jefferson in projects such as “Django Unchained” and the fact that Foxx executive-produced a project that Jefferson was involved in showcases the professional bond they shared.

“The Burial” is listed as Jefferson’s final acting role on IMDb, with an all-star cast including Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, and Jefferson expressed excitement about the role.

Jefferson praised Angela Lansbury for inspiring him to pursue acting after her death. He credited Danny Glover with sparked his interest in film, while Lansbury’s performance in Sweeney Todd on Broadway sparked his interest in theater. Jefferson expressed gratitude for Lansbury’s legacy.