“R.I.P. Sorry for Your Loss My Friend”: Jamie Foxx, Joined by Oscar De La Hoya and Fans, Mourns Saddening Demise of ‘An Amazing Soul’

Jamie Foxx lost a very dear friend. They had known each other for more than three decades. “Goodbye, my friend. I love you,” he wrote. As the actor shared his emotions on Instagram, it touched the hearts of fans as well as the boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya.

Keith Jefferson, a seasoned actor, celebrated for his roles in various Quentin Tarantino films including ‘Django Unchained,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ and ‘The Hateful Eight,’ passed away at the age of 53. He worked with actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Danny Glover, Kurt Russell, and many more. Did you know Jefferson and Foxx met back in college?

Jamie Foxx and the indomitable spirit of his friend Keith Jefferson

The actor had made his cancer diagnosis public in August, after which Foxx went to meet the actor. The two had known each other since their college days at USIU in San Diego, California, and continued their friendship even after both achieved fame.

After his diagnosis, the actor wrote in a post, “Today I’m finally at a place to share because my faith is getting stronger. I have a loving family and the best friends in the entire world. You know who you are. From my Mom to J Foxx and everybody in between. I love you wholeheartedly. We are cut from the same cloth and that cloth is the human condition. Remember …’faith is the last thing you can lose.’ I’m not about to lose that.”

Other than his recent films with Tarantino, Jefferson even appeared in two episodes of the sitcom ‘The Jamie Foxx Show’ back in 1998. But did you know Jefferson always had a flair to be in front of the camera? Back in September 2022, his mother shared a photograph of Keith, modeling when he was a young boy.

He was seen wearing a tuxedo and had a bright smile.

Fans join Jamie Foxx, mourning the loss of his dear friend…

On Instagram, Jamie Foxx, a dear friend and co-star, shared the somber news with his 17 million followers. He conveyed his profound grief and warmly recollected Jefferson as a model of grace and kindness, describing him as an “amazing soul.” The words were so touching that even the boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya liked the post.

An hour later, Foxx shared another photograph on Instagram, capturing happier times when they stood beside a private jet. In his caption, he expressed the anguish he was experiencing and reminisced about the cherished memories he had with the late actor.

In another post, while sharing an image of himself with a frail-looking Keith Jefferson, Foxx conveyed that Keith’s love was immeasurable, and how “It’s gonna take a long time for this to heal.”

The news of Jefferson’s passing has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends and fans deeply saddened. One fan shared the feeling of sorrow and called it “Heartbreaking.”

The American actress Adrienne-Joi Johnson also shared her condolences. In the post, she wrote, “Damn damn damnn. Praying you thru this pain and loss J. He waited for you to stand so he could rest.” Johnson was referencing Foxx’s health scare earlier this year that concerned many. The actor was undergoing treatment for a serious mystery illness. But he has since bounced back and was recently seen in the company of Floyd Mayweather Jr., another friend of Jefferson.

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Another fan showered Jefferson with love and called him “A beautiful soul and incredible person.” He added, “You will be missed, love you Keith. R.I.P.” One fan wrote, “R.I.P. sorry for your loss my friend.” A fan shared their “deepest condolences”.

A fan also prayed, “May he rest in peace now.” Meanwhile, another fan added, “In my prayers!!!! R.I.P Keith!.”

The funeral will be held in Houston, Texas, on October 21, 2023. It will also be live-streamed on Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Media Facebook page.

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