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LOS ANGELES, California (AP) --

Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy 'neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" found dead Monday. He was 29 years old.

 

White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital

early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.

 

Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three

acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows

such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that

White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky

neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters."

 

Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim

White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite

further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups",

and as a writer for NBA.com

 

Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what

he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's Los Angeles

apartment.

 

Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered a young

African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound

to the head. Also found was a note, which read simply "Did I do

that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.

 

"Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a

great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series,

and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint

statement.

 

"We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be

missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said.

Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described

White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said.

"We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.

 

White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and

wonderful friends," Bickley said.

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