'Menace II Society' actor Samuel Monroe Jr. dies at 52

The Hollywood Sign is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file) The Hollywood Sign is seen in … more > Samuel Monroe Jr., who made his film debut in the 1993 Hughes brothers drama “Menace II Society,” has died at 52, his mother confirmed on social media. His mother, Joyce Patton, announced his death in a Facebook post, writing, “But today God called him home. Please honor my final request to pray for the family, especially his 3 children.” Mr. Monroe had been hospitalized since April for several issues, including MRSA pneumonia and meningitis. Beyond his breakout role, Mr. Monroe’s credits included “Tales from the Hood,” “Set It Off” and Ice Cube’s “The Players Club.” He is survived by his three children. This article was constructed with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published by a member of The Washington Times' AI News Desk team. The contents of this report are based solely on The Washington Times' original reporting, wire services, and/or other sources cited within the report. For more information, please read our AI policy or contact Steve Fink, Director of Artificial Intelligence, at sfink@washingtontimes.com The Washington Times AI Ethics Newsroom Committee can be reached at aispotlight@washingtontimes.com. Story Topics Latest Video