Bert Belasco, the actor best known for his role on BET’s “Let’s Stay Together,” died on Sunday from unknown causes. He was 38. Belasco’s father, Belasco Sr., told TMZ his son’s body was found in a hotel room in Richmond, Virginia, where he was required to quarantine ahead of starting production on a new movie role. He said he believes Belasco’s death was due to an aneurysm. The actor’s publicist had no immediate comment when reached by EW. Friends, costars and fans of the late actor expressed their grief and shared their condolences on social media following the news of his death. In addition to playing Charles Whitmore on “Let’s Stay Together,” Belasco appeared on Fox’s Pitch and multiple episodes of Showtime’s “I’m Dying Up Here.” He also had brief stints on shows like “Justified,” “Superstore,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “Key & Peele,” and “House.” (SD-Agencies) |