Personal Life
Cheek was married to the former Celestine Williams, and had two children: James E. Cheek Jr., a screenwriter and director, Janet E. Cheek, a physician. He died on January 9, 2010, from complications of coronary artery disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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