Actor Nashawn Breedlove, known for his role in 8 Mile, passes away at the age of 46.

Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, famous for his role in the film 8 Mile where he battled Eminem in a rap scene, has sadly passed away at the age of 46. He portrayed the tough opponent Lotto in the 2002 movie, which was loosely based on Eminem's life. Breedlove also appeared on the soundtrack for the 2001 film The Wash. His mother confirmed his death on social media earlier this week, revealing that he passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in New Jersey. The news was reported by TMZ. Breedlove was remembered by fellow rapper Mickey Factz, who praised him as one of the few artists to beat Eminem. Many admirers expressed their grief and remembered his standout performance in 8 Mile where he delivered the memorable line, "I feel bad I gotta murder that dude from Leave it to Beaver." Despite losing the rap battle in the film, Breedlove's talent captivated the crowd, receiving praise from both critics and viewers. Breedlove also made contributions to the soundtrack of The Wash, featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The cause of his death is currently unknown, according to TMZ.