By all accounts, Academy Award nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan was a kind man with a big laugh and an even bigger heart. Sadly, the 54-year-old Chicago native was never able to recover from a heart attack he suffered in July, and passed away on September 3rd.

The outpouring of sympathy and respect on Twitter has been huge; Duncan will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and anyone who ever saw him light up the screen.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Mr. Duncan's family.