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- Died
- Birth nameJames Heath
- James Mtume was born on January 3, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Rush Hour 3 (2007), Hamilton (2020) and 8 Mile (2002). He was married to Kamili. He died on January 9, 2022 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.
- SpouseKamili (3 children)
- ChildrenRichard JohnsonEshe KingSanda Lee
- ParentsBertha Forman
- RelativesPercy Heath(Aunt or Uncle)Albert Tootie Heath(Aunt or Uncle)Jeffrey Heath(Sibling)Roxie Heath(Sibling)Valerie Pugh(Sibling)
- Son of Jimmy Heath.
- Nephew of Percy Heath, and Albert Tootie Heath.
- Brother of Valerie Pugh.
- Father of Benin Mtume, Faulu Mtume, and Ife Mtume.
- Produced songs and albums for Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Lou Rawls and The Spinners in the early 1980s.
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