Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., best known for his role in the 1993 teen crime drama Menace II Society, is fighting for his life in hospital after a devastating battle with meningitis. The 52-year-old actor is currently on life support at a Southern California hospital, according to his family, who spoke with TMZ.
Family Seeks Prayers
Monroe Jr.'s mother took to Facebook to share an emotional plea for support, writing: 'God don’t make no mistakes, but he is gracious, and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam. I love you, son, to the moon and back 100 times.'
Career Highlights
In addition to his role in Menace II Society, which starred Samuel L. Jackson, Tyrin Turner, and Jada Pinkett, Monroe Jr. has appeared in films such as Tales from the Hood and Set It Off, as well as television series like Out All Night and NYPD Blue. More recently, he has worked as a director, writer, and producer, creating his own TV series, The Halls, which focuses on children entering the Juvenile Hall system at a young age. He also pursued a rap career, producing songs with notable producers like Battlecat and Duane Nettlesby.
