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Merlin Santana
Death by Force
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Merlin Santana, a talented actor known for his roles on popular television shows such as "The Steve Harvey Show" and "The Cosby Show," tragically lost his life on November 9, 2002, at the age of 26. Santana was fatally shot while sitting in the passenger seat of a car in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. The incident occurred after Santana and his friend, actor Brandon Adams, had left an acquaintance's home. As they were driving away, 19-year-old Damien Andre Gates fired a shot tha ...Read More
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Merlin Santana
Male
Black / African American
Los-angeles
CA
2002-11-09
26
Merlin
Santana
12/04/2025
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Merlin Santana's tragic passing still resonates with many of us who followed his career and admired ... ...Read More
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