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Coronji Calhoun Sr., who played Halle Berry’s son in the Oscar-winning movie Monster’s Ball, has died aged 30.
His mother, Theresa C. Bailey, confirmed that Coronji passed away on Oct. 13 from congestive heart failure and lung problems.
A GoFundMe page was established to raise money for a “sacred celebration of life” for Coronji, with donations standing at $10,220 as WENN went to press.
Among those who donated was Berry – who made history by becoming the first woman of colour to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film – and Monster’s Ball producer Lee Daniel. They both gave $3,394 each.
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“We are blown away by the outpouring of love the community and Coronji’s adopted family has shown during our process of grief,” Bailey wrote on the fundraising page on Wednesday.
“As we close this chapter, we ask that in your remembrance of him, you remember to love your neighbour as yourself, because that is what Coronji did for his entire community.”
Coronji won the role of Tyrell Musgrove – the son of Halle’s Leticia Musgrove – following an open casting call in Louisiana. The film was his only screen credit.
According to reports, Coronji was one of six children and is survived by his siblings, as well as a 10-year-old son and 13-year-old stepson.
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