Keith Jefferson Dies: Actor In Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’, ‘Hateful Eight’ & ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Was 53

Jamie Foxx shared the devastating news on Thursday, that his co-star from Django Unchained, Keith Jefferson, had passed away at the age of 53.

Jefferson, known for his roles alongside Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, had been bravely battling cancer.

Keith starred alongside Jamie in the 2012 movie Django Unchained. However, the duo’s friendship started long before that in college. “Every since we met back in college, you have been in incredible soul God rest, NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO SEE THE WORDS ABOUT MY FRIEND RIP Keith,” added Jamie.