Obituary of Darwin Joston

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Darwin Joston

Darwin Joston (born December 9, 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a was a film actor, TV actor, and stage actor who was best known for his role as Napoleon Wilson in the 1976 action crime film, “Assault on Precinct 13.” Darwin died on June 1, 1998 and his death was because of leukemia. He died too soon at age 60.

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Darwin Joston Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Joston, Darwin
    • Common Name: Darwin Joston
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    • Birth Date: December 09, 1937
    • Age: 60 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Darwin Jostin
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1960-1986
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Darwin's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Francis Darwin Solomon
    • Father: Buford Odell Solomon
    • Mother: Mary Elizabeth Smith (née Solomon)
    • Brother(s):
      • Talmadge Solomon
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Janie Swaim (married?-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Shawn Solomon

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 01 1998 at age 60
  • Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on June 4, 1998 at the Oaklawn Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on December 9th Born in 1937 Born in North Carolina Died in 1998 Died at age 60 Died from Leukemia

Darwin's Notable Roles:

  • Assault on Precinct 13

Quotable Quotes:

"He was an amazing scientist and inventor who changed the world. He died in a tragic way, but his legacy will continue to be explored and studied. (V)"

"Darwin Joston's remarkable life and lasting impact on the film industry will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Darwin Joston had a successful career as an actor, known for his work in the horror genre, including his iconic role as "Napoleon Wilson" in the cult classic film "Assault on Precinct 13"; however, despite his promising career, he tragically passed away at a young age due to health complications. (V)"

Is Mr. Darwin Joston still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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