Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81. Williams died Friday at his ...

Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” died on June 4. He was 81. Williams’ management confirmed his death to Variety, ...

Actor Clarence Williams III has died from colon cancer. That's according to his manager. He was 81 years old. NPR's Mandalit del Barco has this remembrance. (SOUNDBITE OF AL CAIOLA'S "THE MOD SQUAD ...

The actor's management confirmed his death to multiple outlets on Sunday, sharing he died on Friday in Los Angeles due to colon cancer. The Harlem native began his career in theater and went on to ...