'Menace II Society' Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Cause of Death Revealed

Samuel Monroe Jr. 'Menace II Society' Star's Cause of Death Revealed Published September 17, 2026 12:45 PM PDT Samuel Monroe Jr. -- famous for his work in "Menace II Society" -- died of respiratory failure and meningitis ... with pneumonia also playing a role. TMZ obtained the actor's death certificate ... and it states Samuel's cause of death was respiratory failure and a coccidioidal meningitis infection. Sepsis pneumonia is listed as a contributing factor ... and the doc states he's been buried at a Los Angeles cemetery. As we reported ... Joyce Patton -- Samuel's mom -- told us he died last month. Sam was hospitalized with a severe case of meningitis and MRSA pneumonia in April. On Facebook, she asked fans to pray for his family, especially his 3 kids. In addition to 'M2S,' Samuel Monroe Jr. also appeared in "Tales From The Hood," "Set It Off," "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" and "The Player's Club." Shawna Stewart -- who told us she was Samuel's wife -- had his power of attorney and was in charge of his finances at the time of his death. She's listed on the death certificate as well. He was 52. Related articles Samuel Monroe Jr. Shawna Stewart Movie Stars Celebrity News Celebrity Death Exclusive