Taurean Blacque dead at 82

He is a 'Hill Street Blues' actor

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He is popularly known for portraying detective Neal Washington

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He died from undisclosed illness at the age of 82

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He was also nominated for Emmy.

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Taurean Blacque was born and raised in New Jersey

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He acted in many popular shows like "Sanford and Son"

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"The Bob Newhart Show"

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"Good Times," "Taxi",and "What’s Happening!!"

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