American actor Max Julien, 88, was reportedly found dead by his wife, Arabella Chavers, in his Los Angeles home during the early hours of yesterday morning. He is best known for his starring role as Goldie in The Mack and appearances in American series’ The Mod Squad and The Bold Ones.
In a statement, Max’s representatives paid tribute to his life and career. They said: “During Julien’s decades-long career, he was known for being bold, honest and straightforward.
“He would live and speak his own truth both professionally and privately. He was thought of as a rare ‘man among men’,” as reported by TMZ.
News of his death was also commemorated by film producer and Max’s friend David F. Walker.
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Via a Twitter post, David told his 14,000 followers: “Max Julien Jan. 1, 1945 – Jan. 1, 2022. I met Max back in 1996.
“He was a great human being, and we had so many amazing conversations. He was brilliant and hilarious and charismatic… R.I.P.”
The Mack, also starring Richard Pryor and Oscar-nominee Juanita Moore, has been hailed as a classic in the blaxploitation film genre.
Max’s portrayal of Goldie became his most famous role and has influenced others in the industry throughout the years.
Max married Arabella Chavers in 1991.
The couple lived together at their home in Los Angeles, California, while Max had been born in Washington DC.
Since news of his death broke, his fans have rushed to social media to pay their respects.
Christy Love wrote: “RIP to the one and only Max Julien. There will never be another.”
