Taurean Blacque was an American television and stage actor, best known for his role as Detective Neal Washington on the series Hill Street Blues. He stated that he chose the name “Taurean” because his astrological sign is Taurus. He was at one time a national spokesman for adoptive services.
How did Taurean Blacque die?
Blacque died July 21, 2022, in Atlanta following a brief illness according to his family who announced his death. The Emmy-nominated performer was best known for his arc as Detective Neal Washington on NBC‘s 1980s police drama.
According to the report, Blacque had a long-term illness. Herbert Middleton Jr. was given the name Blacque on May 10, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey. Blacque trained and performed at the New Federal Theatre in New York City prior to making an appearance on television.
In the original cast of the NBC daytime soap opera Generations from 1989 to 1990, Blacque played Henry Marshall alongside Vivica A. Fox and other cast members.