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'Walking Dead' actor, former Georgia firefighter Dango Nguyen dies of cancer

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Former Michigan Rep. John Conyers, who represented the Detroit area for five decades before resigning in 2017, has died. He was 90.

Dango Nguyen, a former firefighter and actor who appeared on “The Walking Dead,” died Saturday, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department. He was 48.

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The department shared the news Saturday on Facebook.

"It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our former firefighters," the post read. "Dango Nguyen passed away early this morning after a hard-fought battle with cancer."

It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our former firefighters. Dango Nguyen passed away early...

Posted by Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday, August 10, 2019

Nguyen, also known by his stage name, Dango Nu Yen, played a guard in several episodes of the third season of “The Walking Dead.”

After his stint on the Atlanta-based show ended, he made appearances on several other television series, including "MacGyver," "The Originals" and "Meet The Browns," according to his IMDB page.

Before pursuing a career in entertainment, Nguyen worked for the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department for 20 years.

The department said Nguyen is survived by his wife and family.

“He touched many lives,” the post continued. “We will all remember his quick wit, high energy, and unwavering determination. We all aspire to be ‘Dango Strong.’”