American actor, Granville Adams has died at the age of 58.
The actor, best known for his role as Zahir Arif in HBO’s ‘Oz,’ died after a long battle with cancer.
According to a statement by the family through his Instagram page, the actor died with his wife Christina by his side.
The statement read “Today our beloved Granville Adams has passed and is now with God. After a long hard-fought battle with Cancer.
“Granny has ascended to the heavens. Gran spent his last days surrounded by his loved ones, family, and close friends. His wife Christina was by his side the entire time and was alone with him when he passed.
“Granny is now in peace and not suffering anymore. He fought till the end with a strength, beauty and grace like no other, putting his family before himself til the final moments.
“Granville would not want us to be sad! Granny would want us all to smile and remember the best times we had with him, and share the love we learned from him! Granny may have left the building, but he will forever be in our hearts!”
In December 2020, the actor revealed that he was battling with cancer.
