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Clarence Williams III, Linc Hayes on 'The Mod Squad,' Prince's father in 'Purple Rain,' dies at 81
- Clarence Williams III, who starred as detective Linc Hayes on "The Mod Squad" and as Prince's father in "Purple Rain," has died. He was 81.
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Quincy Jones pays tribute to former wife Peggy Lipton after her death
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Mod Squad | Nominated |
| 1972 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | Mod Squad | Nominated |
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Leading Role - Drama Series or Television Movie | Mod Squad | Nominated |
| 1971 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | Mod Squad | Nominated |
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | Mod Squad | Winner |
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Clarence Williams III, ‘The Mod Squad’ and ‘Purple Rain’ Star, Dies at 81
Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” died on June 4. He was 81. Williams’ management confirmed his death to Variety, citing the cause as colon cancer. Williams broke through in 1968 as one of the stars of the counterculture cop show “The […]
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