'Menace II Society' Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Cause of Death Revealed
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Samuel Monroe Jr., known for his role in "Menace II Society," died from respiratory failure and coccidioidal meningitis, with sepsis pneumonia as a contributing factor.
- He was hospitalized in April with severe meningitis and MRSA pneumonia before his death last month, as confirmed by his mother, Joyce Patton.
- Monroe also appeared in films such as "Tales From The Hood," "Set It Off," "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood," and "The Player's Club."
- His wife, Shawna Stewart, held his power of attorney and managed his finances at the time of his passing, and is listed on the death certificate.
- Samuel Monroe Jr. has been buried in a Los Angeles cemetery, according to official documents obtained by TMZ.
