Melvin Van Peebles, an actor, playwright, filmmaker, novelist, and composer, died at 89 in his home in Manhattan with his family by his side, reports confirm. The Criterion Collection, a box set of Van Peebles' essential films next week, informed his fans and the media on behalf of his family.

Melvin Van Peebles, iconic Black actor-director-writer, dies at the age of 89

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Melvin Van Peebles, iconic Black actor-director-writer, dies at the age of 89