LYNNE THIGPEN – CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE

Lynne Thigpen is a renowned actress best known for her role as The Chief in the television show Carmen Sandiego. She is one of the best singers of her time with a powerful and commanding voice. Thigpen gained the attention of many in the pop musical Godspell, where she repeated the role in 1973 in the film version. Her outstanding performances in television have merited her multiple Daytime Emmy nods.

Aside from her work on screen, she is also a celebrated Broadway performer and has won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Dr. Judith Kaufman in the production of An American Daughter. Thigpen died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 2003 when she was 54 years old. Before her passing, Thigpen had complained of experiencing headaches for days. She spent her last remaining days inspiring many and showing her abundant gifts. We hope that Thigpen’s life insurance policies had been arranged prior to her death.