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Sean Lampkin Dies: Bar Owner in Martin Lawrence Sitcom ‘Martin’ Was 54
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Sean Lampkin, best recognized for playing bar owner Nipsey on the hit 1990s sitcom Martin, has died. He was 54. The actor passed away on Wednesday, March 8, in his sleep. The cause of death is not currently known. Lampkin’s death was confirmed by his friend Marsel Watts, who shared the news on her Instagram earlier this month. “Rip Elmore Sean Lampkin. My friend, my last roommate for 10 years, my brother, a father and family man, skate buddy, business partner, and trainer passed away this morning. Rip Sean Lampkin,” Watts wrote. “Bka as Nipsey the bartender on Martin, The pest control man in Bad Boys, the cab driver in Big Mamas House and also the shooter in Life. He was Martin Lawrence’s right hand man. He was a black belt in karate too.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marsel Watts (@marsel_watts) Lampkin appeared in 28 episodes...
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  • 3/20/2023
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