Green Mile actor who recently visited Cumbernauld dies at 54

A HOLLYWOOD actor who stunned pupils by turning up at Cumbernauld High School in March has passed away, following a heart attack.

The death of The Green Mile star Michael Clarke Duncan at just 54 has shocked Tinseltown – but has also caused sadness at the local secondary.

Brawny Michael, who was six foot five, was taken along to the school by former pupil Craig Ferguson – who filmed a special segment for his Late Late Show on campus.

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Some pupils were lucky enough to meet the man they called ‘Big Mike’ and are understandably saddened by his passing.

Headteacher Walter Muir (pictured with Craig Ferguson) said: “Nobody can believe it. The kids really took to the guy, he was very sharp and very much like a real person.”

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