'Lime Tree Lane' actor Clive Duncan dies

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'Lime Tree Lane' actor Clive Duncan dies

Popular Jamaican actor Clive Duncan passed away yesterday after battling cancer for some time. He was 57. Duncan is best known for his role as Maas Drapus on the popular JBC hit drama Lime Tree Lane, which aired from 1988 until 1997. Born in St...

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