Actor Roger E. Mosley died, his daughter confirmed.

Mosley's child, Ch-a, confirmed her father's passing at the age of 83. She disclosed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after sustaining injuries in a car accident in Lynwood, California, three days before his death.

She also delivered similar news on Facebook, detailing that the accident left him paralyzed from his shoulders down. In her initial announcement, she disclosed that her father was in critical condition but "fighting hard."

"He was surrounded by family as he transcended peacefully. We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would HATE any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all. I love you daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy but I am strong. I will care for mommy, your love of almost 60 years. You raised me well and she is in good hands. Rest easy," she added, sharing photos of the late actor.

His fans and colleagues shared heartfelt tributes on Twitter following the revelation. They also offered their greatest sympathies to Mosley's bereaved family.

Roger E. Mosley's Legacy

Before joining the acting industry, Mosley used to be a wrestler in high school and a swimming coach.

In 1971, he marked one of his first appearances on an episode of "Cannon." From there, he continued to appear in more flicks like "The New Centurions" and "Hickey & Boggs."

Mosley then worked with John Wayne in "McQ" and landed roles in "The River Niger" and "Burt Reynolds.

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Among his works, he famously joined the original "Magnum P.I" throughout its eight-year run. He appeared in 158 episodes in the original series before coming back to the CBS series but as a different character.

"They [the Magnum writers] keep writing for me to smoke and drink, but I won't do it. I never get high, smoke or drink on the show or in real life. That's not what I want Black kids to see," he said in a 1982 interview.

After "Magnum, P.I," he starred in more flicks like "You Take the Kids," "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," "Rude Awakening" "Unlawful Entry," "A Thin Line Between Love & Hate," "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams," "Fact Checkers Unit," and "Pentathlon."

He was survived by his three children.

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