Jamie Foxx mourns death of friend and frequent collaborator Keith Jefferson at age 53
- Keith Jefferson, an actor known for roles in Tarantino films, passed away at 53 after battling cancer.
- Longtime friend Jamie Foxx announced Jefferson's death on Instagram, paying tribute to his character and talent.
- Jefferson and Foxx first worked together in 1998 on The Jamie Foxx Show and collaborated multiple times since.
- Jefferson had an extensive career as an actor, producer, voiceover artist and acting coach.
- His final role was in the upcoming Foxx film The Burial, which he had expressed excitement about prior to his death.