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Cambridge died of a heart attack on November 29, 1976, at the age of 43, while on the Burbank, California, set of the ABC television movie Victory at Entebbe, in which he was to portray Idi Amin (he was replaced by Julius Harris). [2] Amin commented that Cambridge's death was "punishment from God." [17]
Cambridge is probably best known for his leading roles in the popular films Watermelon Man (1970) and Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970). In addition to his film appearances, Cambridge was a successful stand-up comedian. His sense of humor, while not alienating to white audiences, did not lack bite.
Remembering Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge (February 26, 1933 – November 29, 1976) on the day of his birth, stand-up comic and actor. Alongside Bill Cosby,...
Remembering Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge (February 26, 1933 – November 29, 1976) He was a great comedian and actor. He also organized one of the first benefits to raise funds for Martin Luther King, Jr in the early 1060s.
Nov 5, 2023 · Death and Legacy. On November 29, 1976, Cambridge was on the set of the TV movie Victory at Entebbe, where he was set to play Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. He collapsed and died of a massive heart attack, shocking his co-stars and crew. He was rushed to the hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. He was 43 years old.
Cambridge died of a heart attack on November 29, 1976, at the age of 43, while on the Burbank, California, set of the ABC television movie Victory at Entebbe, in which he was to portray Idi Amin. Amin commented that Cambridge's death was "punishment from God."
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Jun 5, 2019 · Godfrey was a talented photographer who displayed his photographs at a New York City exhibition. He also wrote a book called ‘Put-Ons and Put-Downs’ in 1967. He died from a massive heart attack on the set of ‘Victory at Entebbe’ on November 29, 1976.
