The story is about a grieving hairdresser who took a trip from South Central Los Angeles to Oakland on a mail truck alongside her friend who is a postal worker.
Poetic Justice film received a lot of award nominations. It is no doubt one of the greatest films of all time. The film had many cast members, but this article will feature some of the cast members who have passed away.
1. Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur who is known as Lucky in Poetic Justice, was one of the prolific actors from the film that has passed away. Shakur died in 1996 at a young age of 25 years. Before his demise, Tupac Shakur had a successful rapping career and he’s regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time.
He is best remembered for addressing contemporary social issues through his music. Tupac became popular in the 90s after releasing his debut album “2Pacalypse.” He was inducted in the Hip hop hall of fame in 2002 and earned several awards for his music.
2. Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is another cast member from the film that has passed away. Maya is also known as Aunt Jane by fans of the film had a successful career as a poet as well as an actress. Maya began her career in the 1950s by performing poems and in 1957, she recorded her first album “Miss Calypso” which inspired the broadway film “Calypso Heat Wave.”
Maya Angelou is regarded as one of the greatest poets of all time. Sadly, Maya passed away in 2014 at the age of 86 years due to natural causes.
3. Ricky Harris
Ricky Harris is another member of the 1993 film that has passed away. Harris who appeared in the film as Gangsta began his acting career in 1993 and over the years he saw his career grow.
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After his role in Poetic Justice, Harris attracted a lot of opportunities in the entertainment industry and this earned him roles in films such as Murder was the case, Tales of the hood, Millennium and many more.
Ricky Harris died in 2016 at the age of 54 years after suffering a heart attack.
4. Yvette Wilson
Yvette Wilson who played Colette in the film not only showcased her acting, but also her comedy skills. Wilson began her career in the early 90s as a stand-up comedienne and made a name for herself. She is best remembered for her roles in films such as Moesha, The Parkers, Friday and countless others.
Yvette Wilson passed away in 2012 at the age of 48 years after a lengthy battle with cervical cancer.
5. Rico Bueno
Rico Bueno is another cast member from the film Poetic Justice that has passed away. Bueno who was born in 1947 starred in the film as the ticket taker.
Bueno began his acting career in the early 90s and is best known for his role as gardener in the 2002 film Little Nikky. He also starred in films such as Boogie Nights, Marin, Mr Sunshine and many others. Rico Bueno passed away at the age of 68 years in 2016.
