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Hal Williams: The Father Who Defined TV | Hip-Hop News
Veteran actor Hal Williams, beloved for his iconic roles as Officer Smitty Smith and Lester Jenkins, passed away at 91 from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy as a groundbreaking Black father figure on TV. Tributes poured in from stars like Lenny Kravitz and Questlove, praising his warmth, humor, and unwavering presence on screen. Former co-star Jackée Harry remembered him as a “stand-up guy” who championed authentic, loving Black fatherhood. Rising from a postal worker and corrections officer, Williams began acting in his 30s, worked overnight shifts even after fame, and appeared in…
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