Dearon Thompson (March 12, 1965 – January 7, 2021), known professionally as Deezer D, was an American

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and Christian

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. He is best known for his role as Nurse

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in the American medical drama television series '' ER'', and for his roles in the films ''

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'' and ''

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''. Deezer D's album ''Delayed, But Not Denied'' was available on

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, and from his website on August 8, 2008. Previously, he released ''Unpredictable'' (2002) and ''Living Up in a Down World'' (1999), with plans to produce new music in 2021. At the age of 55, Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack in his Los Angeles home on January 7, 2021.

Filmography

*''Crowning Jules'' (2017) *''Raven'' (2011) *''A Taste of Us: The Movie'' (2007) *''The Way Back Home'' (2006) *'' In the Mix'' (2005) *'' Bringing Down the House'' (2003) *''

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'' (2001) *''

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion ''Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'' is a 1997 American comedy film directed by David Mirkin and starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, and Janeane Garofalo. The plot revolves around two 28-year-old girls who appear to have not achieved much su ...

'' (1997) *''

The Great White Hype ''The Great White Hype'' is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Berg, Damon Wayans, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin, John Rhys-Davies, Salli Richardson and Jamie Foxx. The f ...

'' (1996) *''

'' (1994) *'' ER'' (1994–2009) *''

'' (1993) *''

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'' (1991)

References

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