Webrollins, probably best known for his work on the tv series “in the heat of the night,” died sunday morning in new york of complications from lymphoma, said his. Webhoward rollins, who was dropped from the popular television series “in the heat of the night” because of drug problems, has died. Webhoward rollins, star of the tv series “in the heat of the night” whose career was derailed by drug problems, died sunday of complications from cancer. Webin 1988, he pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in louisiana. In 1993, he spent a month in jail for reckless driving, and in 1992 he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of a. Webdecember 10, 1996 at 12:00 a. m.
