Max Julien, a Blaxploitation film actor that starred in the 1973 film The Mack, died in his Los Angeles home this past Saturday on his birthday, close sources reportedly revealed. According to Deadline, a confirmed cause of death has not been made public. He was 88-years-old.

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The actor, whose real name was Maxwell Banks, starred alongside Richard Pryor in

The Mack and played the character Goldie, a pimp fresh out of prison. In addition to his famous role in the film, Julien also acted in The Black Klansman, Mod Squad and How to Be A Player.

Entrepreneur and music executive Russell Simmons offered his condolences to Julien in an Instagram post shortly following the news.

“My dear friend and incredibly talented actor, writer and spirit guide has left his body. He was one of the most beloved people by all who knew him,” he

wrote about the actor.

“He is survived by his loving wife, Arabella. Rip big bro, you will be missed, and I’m sure God will receive you with open arms.”

Julien’s PR team stated in a glowing statement about the actor, “During Julien’s decades-long career, he was known for being bold, honest and straightforward. He would live and speak his own truth both professionally and privately. He was thought of as a rare ‘man among men.”

No word on when the blaxploitation film star will be laid to rest.