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Webhoward rollins, who was dropped from the popular television series โ€œin the heat of the nightโ€ because of drug problems, has died.

Webrollins' tenure with the series was unfortunately marred by personal legal problems.

Webhoward rollins, star of the tv series โ€œin the heat of the nightโ€ whose career was derailed by drug problems, died sunday of complications from cancer.

Webthe tv adaptation of in the heat of the night starring carroll oโ€™connor and howard rollins celebrated its 30 th anniversary in 2018.

He was dropped from the show in 1993, with writers explaining his absence.

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