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Chris Tucker to quit Hollywood to fight AIDS in Africa?
By WENN
Comedian Chris Tucker is so moved by the plight of AIDS victims in Africa, he's considering quitting his Hollywood career to concentrate on fighting the continent's epidemic.
Pals of the 31-year-old Rush Hour star say he's turned down more than $100 million in film roles in the past six years, in part to make time for his charity work.
A source says, "After Chris receives $25 million for Rush Hour 3 and his current film contract runs out in 2004, he's going to focus solely on his charity work. Helping children with AIDS has become his passion.
"Chris doesn't just sign his name to the cause. He prefers spending his time with his family and working to combat the AIDS crisis."
During a hiatus, Tucker, who lives in a $2 million California mansion with his longtime girlfriend and five-year-old son Chris Jr., decided to explore the world. His travels took him to Uganda, where he met a mother in her 30s, who was dying of AIDS.
Tucker says, "I never imagined in America preparing for death at such a young age. It definitely changed the way I look at the world, Africa, and all the things that we take for granted in America."
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