Throughout his career, Allen made a name in music and film, appearing in movies like the 'House Party' franchise.

Allen, along with Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and Belal "DJ Belal" Miller, started rapping as part of the 1980s New York group The Uptown Crew.

Actor Bruce French, a veteran of the stage and prolific character actor, has died at the age of 79.. He died in Los Angeles ...