Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan is dead at age 54. Flickr/toledoblade.com

Michael Clarke Duncan is dead at age 54.

Duncan starred in "The Green Mile" and "The Whole Nine Yards." He died two months after suffering a heart attack.

The 6-foot-4 Oscar nominated actor died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was beingtreated for the heart attack.

Duncan was engaged to Rev. Omarosa Manigault and she exclusively told RadarOnline.com that she is devasted and that Duncan was the love of her life.

TMZ also reported that Duncan and Manigault planned to get married in January.

Manigault saved Duncan's life by performing CPR on him at the time of the heart attack in July but he never fully recovered and was still hospitalized at the time of his death.

Publicist Joy Fehily released a statement from Manigualt.

"Manigault is grateful for all of your prayers and asks for privacy at this time," the statement said. "Celebrations of his life, both private and public, will be announced at a later date."

Support from Hollywood has been pouring in.

"I will miss my friend, Michael Clarke Duncan," Actor Steve Harvey tweeted. "What an incredible soldier in God's Plan."

CNN commentator tweeted: "folks @OfficialMCD Michael Clarke Duncan was truly such a gentle giant. A big man with a bit heart and a sweet, sweet spirit! RIP"

Mario Lopez tweeted: "R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan... One of the nicest & most professional guys I've had the pleasure of knowing. So sad... #ClassAct"

Jordin Sparks ‏: "RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. Thank you for being so kind to me & for sharing your talent with the world. You will be truly missed."

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