Rest In Peace! "A Different World's" Lou Myers Dead At 76 (PHOTOS)

Different World star Lou Myers passed away last night in West Virginia at the Charleston Medical Center after complications from a heart-related illness. 

Myers, who was known for playing Mr. Vernon Gaines on the '80s show, was 76 years old.

According to TMZ:

The President of Lou's non-profit tells TMZ, Lou passed away last night.

Lou was hospitalized in December for pneumonia but released after New Year's. He collapsed at home a few weeks later and was hospitalized again.

Lou's heart stopped yesterday. Doctors were able to revive him, but he fell into a coma and passed just hours later. 

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death. Myers will receive a military burial in West Virgnia, as he served time in the army.

SOURCE: TMZ