8 Mile Star Found Dead Day After Thanksgiving

8 Mile Star Found Dead Day After Thanksgiving Feature Story

8 Mile Star Found Dead Day After Thanksgiving
8-Dec-2008
Written by: Ashlee Todd

Aspiring actor De’Angelo Wilson was found hung in a Los Angeles business just one day after Thanksgiving.

Aspiring actor De’Angelo Wilson was found hung in a Los Angeles business just one day after Thanksgiving.

According to police, the star, best known for his role in 8 Mile as “DJ Iz,” committed suicide. After a week spent locating Wilson’s next of kin, his mother said she did not have the funds to ship her dead son back to his hometown. Some of his friends have contributed to the costs, including the real Antwone Fisher, who became close with Wilson during the production of Antwone Fisher, in which he played a small role.

His most recent role was in 2006's Mercy Street, when he starred as “Julius.” Wilson also played parts in The Salon, CSI: NY and Outside Man.

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