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Samuel Monroe Jr., a prominent actor from the 90s recognized for his part in “Menace II Society,” is currently on life support, his family informed Fox News Digital.
“We have been tirelessly fighting for the past nine months to keep Samuel alive, as his wife Shawna Stewart, following his battle with meningitis,” Stewart stated.
Stewart explained that approximately 18 months prior, while Samuel was filming in Las Vegas, he tragically contracted meningitis. She added that his condition was repeatedly misdiagnosed at multiple hospitals, leading to the meningitis remaining untreated for eight months due to this oversight.
Samuel Monroe Jr. remains on life support. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Stewart further elaborated that by the time an accurate diagnosis was finally made, the meningitis had unfortunately progressed to affect his brain and spine.
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The statement concluded by requesting prayers for Samuel, who continues to battle meningitis on life support, from his wife Shawna, children Kingston Monroe and Brooklynn Monroe, mother Joyce, step-children, siblings, and wider family.
“As Samuel’s wife, Shawna Stewart, we all been fighting over the past nine months to keep him alive due to meningitis.”
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Monroe Jr.’s acting credits span various TV shows and films, such as “NYPD Blue,” “Tales from the Hood,” “Set It Off,” “The Players Club,” and “Out All Night.”
This past Monday afternoon, his family initiated a GoFundMe campaign for the actor, noting that “the emotional and financial burden of Samuel’s illness has been immense.”
Samuel Monroe Jr. (L) pictured with Ice Cube in “The Players Club.” (Everett Collection)
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The website further detailed, “All funds collected will directly address his escalating medical expenses and support his children throughout this extraordinarily challenging period. Any contribution, regardless of its amount, will help alleviate the strain on Samuel’s family and guarantee that Kingston and Brooklynn receive the necessary assistance while their father battles for his life.”
His family confirmed that Samuel is a father to two young children: Kingston, aged 12, and Brooklynn, aged 11.
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