My deepest condolences to the family. Bill Nunn as Bradley, the physical therapist, in Regarding Henry, 1991. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Jackie Robinson. I was just starting in films and Ive been working ever since. He also acted in Lees previous picture, the college campus musical School Daze (1988), and alongside Denzel Washington in two of the directors subsequent ones: Mo Better Blues (1990), about an aspiring jazz trumpeter, and the basketball drama He Got Game (1998). Prayers to the Nunn family. I just didnt know. Bill, he pulled the coup, said Greene. Can always watch that movie and enjoy it like it's the first time I watched it! !PRAYERS and BLESSINGS to the NUNN family. You can see him again in a new arrangement of things for the world. Im not reading between the lines., He never told me what the time was,Stallworth said. The annual banquet ended in 1979 with the Couriers final list of all-stars. And I never knew why I was going to a different field to run, said Stallworth, who became a part-owner of the Steelers in 2009. You will never be forgotten. Sir. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lester, Arkansas and was a Mason for over fifty years. Nunn was best known for his role as Radio Raheem in. Dear Nunn family: It is with my deepest sympathy for the loss of Bill. Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc.Rome Location418 N. George St | Rome, NY 13440Phone: (315) 337-8500 | Fax: (315) 281-0040Camden Location9464 State Route 13 (Harden Blvd) | Camden, NY 13316Phone: (315) 245-7500 | Fax: (315) 281-0040. Stallworth said he didnt have a single player or coach from A&M who could help withhis adjustment to thenext level. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This account has been disabled. Thanks for the memories. GOD Bless you Bill, and thanks for the memories. He was most closely associated with the writer-director Spike Lee, who cast him in four films. The Rams learned from Nunn that Jones was a major talent hidden away for hisfinal college season at Mississippi Vocational College (now Mississippi Valley State) who had sat out a year after South Carolina State revoked his scholarship because he participated in a civil rights protest. Not only did Nunn play avital role behind the curtain for a franchise that won four Super Bowls in six years,emboldened by the NFLs greatest draft class ever in 1974, he had a huge impact in establishing a pipeline of talent flowing from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Interns and executives alike wanted to be in his presence. Too bad we didn't have all of the social media connections back then that we do today. He preached the power of financial literacy and the importance of saving. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Born in Picture Rocks. And its up to folks like myself to try to continue that.. Lee announced Nunn's death with an. No matter what the dire diagnosis may be, we may fight with all our strength to deal with it. He was also in the mischievous neo-noir The Last Seduction (1994), the oddball crime movie Things to Do in Denver When Youre Dead, Michael Moores comedy Canadian Bacon (both 1995) and numerous thrillers including Extreme Measures (1996), Kiss the Girls (1997) and Runaway Jury (2003). RIH Bill you were and always be the Powers that Be! He served his country in Korea as a US Marine and met his beloved Shirley while home on leave. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. As Colbert remembers it, Nunn told him,Naw, I aint writing no book.. Players werent the only ones who realized the significance of that event. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland. Once Coach Noll, Art Rooney Jr., Bill Nunn and [former director of player personnel] Dick Haley put this thing together in the 70s, it grew into a championship organization, Colbert said. It was the summer of 2005 and Hunt was just beginning his scouting internship with Pittsburgh. He was 62. She grew up in Homewood section of Pittsburgh and graduated from Westinghouse High School. RIH . We had our presses, the line and type operators, and all of the sudden we got big enough that the unions came in and we had to start payingthose union wages. Well, most of the time, offensive linemen were the worst athletes on the team. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Chadwick, Ann Walsh: 91, of New Hartford, died December 24, 2020.Arrangements by Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Service, New Hartford. Instrumental in the 1974 Steelers draft class often considered the best by one team in. My dear college classmate, and fellow Spelman-Morehouse Player. But for more than 50 years, Nunn and the editors who came before him, such as Wendell Smith and Chester L. Washington, succeeded in highlighting HBCU players who might have otherwise gone unnoticed by the NFL. He also was one of only four people outside of the Rooney family with six Steelers Super Bowl rings. This is a carousel with slides. I will never forget your smile and your kindness. Funeral Home . Try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Elvin Bethea. Bill Nunn was instrumental in Steelers' dynasty Nunn joined the Steelers in 1967, becoming a full-time member of the personnel department in 1969. He worked at his craft as an actor, but he was always involved in some capacity with the youth in the community. Colbert met Nunn during the early 1970s when his high school coach, Ron Hughes, worked as a part-time scout for the Steelers and invited him totraining camp. It was quintessential Nunn: a football assessment delivered with swift efficiency and, oftentimes, sharp-tongued honesty. It passed July 25, 1911, ayes, one hundred and eight, nays, thirty-five. I can't tell you how much I will miss Bill. LOVE not hate. But it was a method to his madness. May God watch over Bill Nunn. Bill Nunn goes into Alabama A&M and he takes all the film on John Stallworth and he tells the coach, Im going to copy the film and send it to the other scouts, said Wooten, retelling the most infamous Nunn tale of all. The 26th member of the Hall of Fame as a contributor, Nunn is the first African American in that category. Bill Nunn, 78, of Conway, passed away Sunday, January 03, 2016, in Conway. By the late 1960s, the Steelers also were paying attention to Nunn who was critical of the organizations scouting and his annual All-America team. I now know you are experiencing all the PEACE, LOVE and JOY up there with GOD..THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH FANS!! He was 62. Spike Lee, Nunn's . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. . He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; and three wives. So he taught me how to prepare to put money away to eventually one day be a homeowner.. Loved everything movie you ever was in. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Actor and Pittsburgh native Bill Nunn passed away in his hometown on Saturday. Among those enshrined was a contributor and super scout, Bill Nunn. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. My condolences to the Nunn Family and friends. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Camden Location. He would go on to appear in other Spike Lee films such as "Do The Right Thing", "Mo' Better Blues", and "He Got Game". That the three other defensive linemen alongside Mean Joe Greene on the famedSteel Curtain unit came from HBCUs (Dwight White, Ernie Holmes and L.C. We are here for you during this difficult time. I mean, for somebody to call this (woman) from Alaska (Sarah Palin) smart enough to be vice president tells you all you need toknow about anything in America. Same for Deacon Jones. May God bless your family during their time of grief. My condolences to the Nunn family. Please enter valid email address to continue. RIP MY MOREHOUSE FRIEND AND BROTHER.YOU WERE ALWAYS THE SAME LAID BACK BROTHER PIECE BE WITH YOU,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.WE LOVE YOU BRO! There was an error deleting this problem. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Kent Hocutt of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, born in Kinston, North Carolina, who passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Thankfully, the book on Bill Nunn will have a crowning achievement reflected with a Hall of Fame bust. Kimberley A. Martin covers the NFL for ESPN. Such a kind, caring & gentle person. My condolences to the wife, sister, family and friends of Bill Nunn. By: KDKA-TV News Staff. People would fight to sit next to him when were eating, sit next to him watching film Come in, Nunn. I knew, driving there and back, I had unfiltered access to him and to stories for a good 24 hours. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ute E. Nunn; son, Franklin W. Nunn; daughters, Kathleen R. Taft (Tony) and Sabina U. Wighington (Chris); grandchildren, Eric M. Taft (Rachel), Cassandra E. Quick, Jacob R. Taft, and Rachel K. Taft; brothers, Albert Nelson Spike Nunn (Rebecca) and Franklin N. Nunn (Bert); sister, Katherine N. Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nunn, in essence, became like family. Rest in Peace brother. I do remember Mr. Nunn's acting and he will be missed. A funeral director will guide you through all of these steps, using your wants, needs and desires as a foundation to create a memorable funeral for your loved one. It turned into pretty much an annual conversation where he would come in and say, I think Im going to retire, Art. And I would say, You know, Bill, do whatever you want, but were keeping your desk and your chair open and you come in as often as you want. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing this handsome actor personally however I will always remember those prominent cheek bones and infectious smile that went along with his wonderful acting. I am sorry for the loss of such a talented individual. My prayers are with the family both now, and forever. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Borger, Texas. At the time I worked in SF, and we hung out for a day before he was to fly back East. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Roberto Clemente. You know how it is with these damn whipper-snappers.. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions you may have and provide direction. The bill was immediately transmitted to the senate and there read the first time, July 31, and then referred to the senate committee on immigration and labor. Learn more about managing a memorial . 3D Crystal Tributes:Honor your loved one with a unique 3D Crystal Tribute. He touched so many people. Oops, something didn't work. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, file), How to create a personal tribute to the life of your loved one, When, how and why music should be incorporated into a funeral service, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson "The Big Bopper" and Roger Peterson, Making the holiday season bearable during grief. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. They knew where he sat every morning and theyd put the USA Today and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette folded right there in front of Nunn because when Nunn comes in, he wants his papers. Fiorentina captain Astori found dead aged 31 before match. So sorry for your loss, Donna. But he let the story get out., Greene remembered Nunns son as a fun guy who always was playing catch with players during camp. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. starred in director Spike Lees film, Do the Right Thing, in 1989. He suggested that Nunnshould write a book about his life. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The group had just returned from their first break of the morning and a scout was in the process of reading his report on the next prospect: Brent Urban, the former University of Virginia and Canadian Football League defensive end. Our Remembrance Suite has everything you needto memorialize your loved one. A great childhood friend and classy family that always treated me like one of their own when I visited. Paramedics arrived within 10 or 15 minutes. He will be profiled during the pregame program. But to tell the truth, he remains impressed. He was born on December 26, 1936, in Borger, Texas. May God Bless you on your trip Home to Meet with God in his Kingdom . He had an uncanny eye for talent. Billy, our school daze at The 'House were amazing and you have and will always be in my heart. He had suffered a stroke. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Fortunately, I never had to do the waiter thing, he said. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. May God continue to bless the Nunn family and most of all to the family keep Bill's legacy alive. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Add to your scrapbook. William Albert "Bill" Nunn, III, 80, of White Stone, Virginia passed away on September 13, 2017. Please know that this life is not all there is. Thats why everyschool now sends the film to NFL Films, andthey copy it and distribute it to the teams, Wooten said. Try again. Oh, here we go, Nunn said, donning a white Starter Steelers tracksuit and yellow Oakley shades indoors. I will forever treasure his role as "Radio Raheem" & the detective in "Sister Act". He was born on May 19, 1944 in Jesup, GA to the late William Glenn Nunn and Olive Robinson Nunn. He was honorably discharged and received the purple heart. Celebrate the life of Madelyn Nunn, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information. HBCU players such as Stallworth, Blount, Shell and L.C. English (The papers photographer took their wedding pictures. Bill was born in Portland, Oregon to William Sr. and Betty Nunn in 1966. WHITE STONEWilliam Albert Bill Nunn III, 80, of White Stone passed away on September 13, 2017. will be missed by all.god bless him and his family may he rest in peace.ken mayfield, gulfport ms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. always enjoyed watching him as an actor, a good actor that never seemed to get a title role. Madelyn Mae Nunn Obituary. While many league scouts avoided HBCUs on their scouting trips, because of a lack of interest or connections at the schools, Nunn traveled each week to the best games featuring Black colleges. During Black History Month, with the series28 Black stories in 28 days, USA TODAY Sports examines the issues, challenges and opportunities Black athletes and sports officials face after the nations reckoning on race in 2020. I always like this man. Nollconsidereddrafting Stallworth in the first round but waspersuaded by Nunn to wait because the receiver would be available later. First published on September 24, 2016 / 4:23 PM. We are always here for you. William Thurman (Bill) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO at 89 years of age. Whether a death is sudden or expected, the loss of a loved one is indescribable. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. Make sure that the file is a photo. In its heyday the Courier, distributed nationwide, had a circulation in excess of 400,000, a huge reach at the time. I didnt know anything about saving because I never had money before. We figured enough time had passed that we could disclose the little joyride.". The day Hardaway met him, Nunn opted to ride with Hardaway to attend a pro day workout at Holy Cross. Really going to miss you! The Courier fought a lot of causes, all these integration things, the whole bit, Nunn recalled. Nunn was among several scouts whodescended on the A&M campus in Huntsville for Stallworths predraft workout. Hunt transferred Nunns funeral program to the glove compartment of his new car, a grey Tesla, after retiring the Range Rover. They were eager to absorb his wisdom, hear his stories both as a newspaper reporter, football scout and Black man traveling through the segregated Jim Crow South. Bill was born in Portland, Oregon to William Sr. and Betty Nunn in 1966. Before Nunnjoined the Steelers in 1967 (full time in 1969), he was the sports writing savant for the Pittsburgh Courier who selected its annual All-Black College Football squad. While people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few think about the one event that is certain to happen: their funeral. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p. m. Memorial contributions may be made to RW-C . Springfield - William Thurman (Bill) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO at 89 years of age. He will be truly miss, R I P my brother. LOS ANGELES: Actor Bill Nunn, known for his role in 1989 comedy-drama 'Do the Right Thing', has died. 2020 Roller Funeral Homes. Brits face a 20% energy bill rise . Greenwood) is but one measure. If you can imagine it, we can create it. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Lois Police McKees Rocks,Pa, Sorry for your lost huge fan for many years may god bless you and your family, Expressing our love for your loss Mr. Nunn was a great actor I will always think of him when I hear "fight the power". Thanks for your help! Your son is going kind of fast., Nunn:Weresupposed to be going to Holy Cross, but I think this boy istaking me to hell! Twelve hours down and 12 hours back, Whaley said. Loved you in Regarding Henry ! Nunn, a veteran character actor whose credits ranged from the "Spider-Man" movie franchise to such Spike Lee films as "Do the Right Thing"and "He Got Game," has died. They all assumed there would be more rides. Because no one else knew the value of John Stallworth, as the story goes.. It serves as a daily reminder for Steelers scouts to remember the people that built this room and built this organization, said Colbert, who first met Nunn in the 1970s and considered his former boss one of his greatest mentors. I never met Mr. Nunn but his roles in the movies always gave me a feeling of happiness and peace. But Nunn also became a bridge to an entire network of football players from Black colleges and universities who had long been ignored by the NFL. Matthew 5:4. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In light of this, we've created beautiful interactive online tributes to memorialize your love one. Bill looked at him throw a couple passes and said,Lets go, Hardawayrecalled for USA TODAY Sports. Whatwent on with that, you had to get the advertising, and we couldnt get the advertising if youre giving Ford and the departmentstores hell for not hiring Blacks. Mr.& Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Sr. & Family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Rest in peace, my friend. Fine spirit, wonderful man who could make me laugh every time!!! Bill was retired from Hazelwood School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Will miss your comedic outlook of life. About 10 more seconds passed. Loved him in "Sister Act." Gary Kent Hocutt, 85, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home. One of eight new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Bill Nunn passed away during draft season 2014. Bill was that person for me, Stallworth said. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. His son, actor Bill Nunn III, whose most famous role wasRadio Raheem in Spike Lees classic filmDo The Right Thing, diedin 2016. He was born September 18, 1959 to William A. Nunn and Mary L. Moore Nunn. Dont say (anything)!, The officer: Excuse me. We lost a voice.. Resend Activation Email. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Wooten remembers that he was the next scout in line to watch the Stallworth film. Nunn worked at Union Switch and Signal, then ultimately relented and decided to attend an HBCU, West Virginia State. He made his acting debut in the 1981 film Sharky's Machine and would. Its a lesson members of the organization, and the NFL scouting community, would realize time and again: When it came to evaluating football players, Nunn was often right. 1:3-5. But if you work and you do your job, and youre diligent, this can be forever for you. , Nunns lessons were about life, and how to survive it. By the time Hunt returned to the organization as pro-scouting coordinator, he had upgraded his car from a Ford Explorer to a black Range Rover. Zippo, Nunn said. His smile was ever present, and he was funny too. I wasnt ready for it to end, said Hunt, one of the pallbearers at Nunns funeral. ", "Radio Raheem will always be fighting da powers dat be. Rest In Peace Bill! One of the first jobs I had was in a federally funded programme where I taught drama to young people.. And his passing in 2014 left a void that, to this day, hasnt been filled. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I looked back over, said Colbert, and Bill was slumped even a little bit more.. The Steelers drafted four Hall of Famers in 1974, including fifth-round center Mike Webster. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76. From unique 3D Crystal Tributes to Custom 3D Printed Urns and Beautifully designed Portraits Of Life. When I got out of college, I immediately started to teach acting. A longtime Pittsburgh resident and graduate of Morehouse College, Lee's alma mater, Nunn broke through in movies in the late 1980s, first in Lee's "School Daze," then in the Oscar-nominated "Do the Right Thing," as the ill-fated Radio Raheem, who dies when choked by police during a street brawl in Brooklyn. Yet after watching the film on Stallworththat coaches provided, Nunnapparently became "ill" and urged the scouts from the other teams to head to theirnext tour stop without him. Bill Nunn probably was a bigger factor in the turnaround of the Steelers as Ambassador Dan Rooney was.. But it was his deep-rooted connections to historically Black colleges and universities that made him a transcendent figure in NFL circles. For us in Black colleges, that was the All-America team to make Bill Nunns team, said Stallworth, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. The actor Bill Nunn, who has died aged 63 of leukaemia, was a gentle giant who appeared frequently as a supporting player in mainstream American movies. 0. Nunn thought theyd be a good match. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He said,Fine. At nine months of age, her mother died and she was then adopted and raised by her uncle and aunt, Earl B. and Jesse Norman. Director Spike Lee led the tributes to Do the Right Thing actor Bill Nunn, who died Saturday at age 63. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Psalms 116 : 15. Bill Nunn (right) was a critical scout for the Steelers. That quick flashback of non-politicallycorrect candor fromNunn illustrated some keep-it-real perspective that must have made him a gem in the draft war room meetings. But while Nunns scouting prowess made him indispensable to Pittsburghs personnel department, his role as mentor, friend and confidant behind closed doors made him a giant in the eyes of those who knew him well. Actor. May the God of all comfort-comfort you during this time of pain and sorrow. Born October 20, 1952, Bill Nunn, III passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Condolences to the Nunn family at this tender time. He was smoking his favorite Kit cigarettes, Greene remembers. Bill Nunn made them look at Black colleges in the way they should have been looked at. When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering. Try again later. Loved him in the two Sister Act movies. Bill Nunn as Radio Raheem, talking about love and hate in Do the Right Thing. Heintz. Missing a Great Spirit, Person ,and Actor. I asked Bill, Was it better? He never told me. Our first conversation was him calling me a reject. And at the end of the day he wasnt wrong.. Try again later. Always watch what youre doing, and never forget you represent that logo on your chest. Thatsthe way they killed you.. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It was almost the thing that helped put us out of business. Home. My deepest condolences to his family. Nunns disruption of the status quo and his sharp eye left an indelible imprint on the Steelers and the league at large. Prayers for all the family and gratitude for the way you supported one another. Funeral Notices Horoscopes Offers Partner Stories . This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). Two weeks later, on May 6, 2014, Nunn died of complications from a stroke. He held that role until 2014. Because its impossible to say farewell for real. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Nunn was a trailblazer. LONGVIEW Mr. William A. Nunn passed away March 29, 2022 at the age of 62. News flashthe late Bill Nunn Jr., arguably the most successful athletic scout from any professional sports league, is now an eligible finalist as a candidate to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor. Bill had a way of putting people at ease . He was born on December 26, 1936, in Borger, Texas. For my career it was huge. Great memories. Nunn lived only 10 minutes from the Steelers facility, but everyone knew the commute to his house would take at least a half-hour because he would restart a conversation right as the car turned onto his street. You dont know anything about Black people. I loved Mr.Nunn in 'Do The Right Thing' he was an excellent actor. Race and Sports in America: 28 Black stories in 28 days. He was born in Brookland, July 30, 1937, to Roy and Mary Alice Nunn. Thanks Bill for sharing a piece of you with us. The most widely admired of these was the incendiary Do the Right Thing (1989), set over the course of one hot day in Brooklyn during which racial tensions boil over into violence. Very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Born William G. Nunn III, he was best known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's film "Do The Right Thing" and Robbie Robertson in the Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. As much of a Hall of Famer as he should be as an evaluator, to me, hes a Hall of Famer of teaching me how to be a man, said Whaley, the Bills general manager from 2013 to 2017. So it wasnt something he initially sought out, but once he got a taste of it he fell in love., By the time he graduated in 1976, he had decided to put aside his ambitions to become a writer and focus on acting. The room where he dispensed so much knowledge now bears his name: The Bill Nunn Draft Room. Nunn, whose wife, Frances, died in August shortly after the scouting icon was named a Hall finalist, will be represented for induction by his daughter, Lynell Nunn. The ceremony involving Bill Nunn occurred in April, on the eve of the 2021 NFL Draft. So, too, did his son. To the Nunn family. She. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We arehere to help you every step of the way. Many have heard the classic case of John Stallworth, drafted in the fourth round in 1974 from Alabama A&M. Where are you going to live? He didnt say,Youre notgoing to LIU. He said you can go outand get a job and start paying to live here. Nunns impact on NFL history, though, lives on. I happened to look over and Bill was kind of slumped in his chair but he still had a report in his hand, Colbert said. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. And that is why he should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor. Love you Brother !! So sorry for your loss. Nunn was the son of a prominent Pittsburgh Steelers scout, also named Bill Nunn, and befriended future Steelers president Art Rooney II while both worked as ballboys for the NFL team. Born William G. Nunn III, he was best known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's film Do The Right Thing and Robbie Robertson in the Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy. Mr. Nunn you did a fine job in all the roles you played. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ute E. Nunn; son, Franklin W.. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Kent Hocutt to show support. Nunn typically took young scouts even those from other teams under his wing. But I ran a 4.55 when I got to training camp which they said was the fastest time of anybody in camp.. This browser does not support getting your location. At After finishing his Hall of Fame playing career, Greene worked for years as a Steelers scout getting an earful from Nunn about the nuances of footwork when evaluating talent. Funeral arrangements have not been released. 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