Sam Gilliam ‘Took a Step Most People Didn’t Understand Was Possible’ The artists Melvin Edwards and Rashid Johnson reflect on the legacy of their friend, just days after he died at age 88. Author: TED LOOS Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)