Samuel Monroe Jr., best known for his roles in seminal ’90s films, including Menace Society II and Get it goingHe is in critical condition after a prolonged fight against meningitis.
Monroe’s mother, Joyce Patton, shared the news in a Facebook post.
He urged the public to keep his son in their prayers.
“Please pray for Samuel Monroe Jr., my son, who is now on life support,” she wrote, adding, “God makes no mistakes, but he is merciful and I humbly ask for his mercy and grace for Sam.”
His wife, Shawna Stewart, confirmed to Complex that Monroe contracted meningitis while filming in Las Vegas 18 months ago.
He said his condition was misdiagnosed at several hospitals, so the infection went untreated for eight months.
By the time doctors identified the disease, it had spread to the spine and brain.
Monroe’s family, including Stewart, his children Kingston, Brooklynn and Michaela, as well as his mother and extended family, have asked for prayers to continue while he remains on life support.
During the 1990s, Monroe carved out a recognizable presence in Hollywood with roles in Tales from the hood, Don’t be a threat to South Central while you drink your juice, The players cluband other films that helped define the urban cinema of the time.
