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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Death The Star of the Police Beat Movie Is Dead

Posted by Charles Mudede on Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:42 PM

I do not have the full details yet, but the lead actor of Police Beat, Pape Sidy Niang, apparently died in Thailand on July 5th.

Born in Senegal, Niang, who was in his early 20s during the filming of the movie (2003), not only delivered a solid performance and but also made real sacrifices that saved the tightly budgeted project. Pape was a real human being.

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Weird. Bummer. That guy was young.

Posted by I'm 85 Years Old on August 4, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Oh, no! I will never again complain about when he almost ran me over with on his bike when y'all were filming at Upper Woodland.

Posted by SeaExile on August 4, 2010 at 1:51 PM

How sad. Rest in peace.

Posted by Scottay on August 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

sorry to read this..

Posted by reverend dr dj riz on August 4, 2010 at 1:54 PM

That is sad. He was so good in your movie.

Posted by gloomy gus on August 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM

He was, wasn't he? This is sad news.

Posted by Bummer on August 4, 2010 at 2:08 PM

Tragic. He made the movie.

Posted by Kathy Fennessy

on August 4, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Dang.

Posted by elenchos on August 4, 2010 at 4:50 PM

My condolences to you and his loved ones.

Posted by blecky on August 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM

This is a solemn moment for me charles, i respect your ethic man!

Posted by Goldenschwartze on August 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM

He had unwavering presence, poise, and humanity in your film. This is very sad indeed.

Posted by d.p. on August 5, 2010 at 12:08 AM

I am so sad to hear this. I'm sorry for your loss, and please pass my condolences on to Rob.

Posted by eaubaby on August 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM

Yes, tragic. My condolences...

Posted by Lose-Lose on August 5, 2010 at 9:57 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

Posted by Mrs Jarvie on August 6, 2010 at 5:05 AM

Very sad...Rob, Charles..my heart goes out to you.

Posted by ron carrier on August 6, 2010 at 7:01 PM

I miss him sooo much. I'm so happy that I have this film on DVD so I can watch him and hear his voice again. Much love Pape RIP xxxxxxx

Posted by Joanne8419 on November 9, 2010 at 6:47 AM

I miss him so much. I'm so glad that I have this film on DVD so I can always watch and hear Pape when I'm feeling sad. Pape was an amazing guy and now he can rest in peace. Much love xxxxxx

Posted by Joanne8419 on November 9, 2010 at 6:56 AM