Actor Lance Reddick, famous for his role as Cedric Daniels in the hit show “The Wire,” has passed away at the age of 60. Reddick was found dead in his home in Studio City, Los Angeles, from natural causes, as confirmed by his publicist. Reddick’s career began with the HBO drama “Oz” in 2000, and he went on to become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Along with his role in “The Wire,” Reddick played Charon in the “John Wick” film series alongside Keanu Reeves. Reddick’s passing has been mourned by many on social media, with fellow actor Ben Stiller calling him a “beautiful and compelling actor.”
Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his role in ‘The Wire’, passes away at 60
Lance Reddick, the actor who portrayed the character of Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the critically acclaimed TV series “The Wire,” has passed away at the age of 60, according to his publicist. Reddick was found dead at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles, as reported by trade title TMZ.
Mia Hansen, Reddick’s publicist, confirmed the news of his passing, stating that the actor had died suddenly from natural causes. She added, “Lance will be greatly missed.”
Reddick’s career began in 2000 with the HBO prison drama “Oz,” in which he played an undercover detective. However, it was his role in “The Wire” that earned him widespread recognition. The show, which aired for five seasons, followed the narcotics division of Baltimore as they battled the city’s drug gangs.
The cast of “The Wire” includes several prominent actors, including Dominic West, Idris Elba, and Michael B. Jordan. Reddick’s co-star Wendell Pierce took to Twitter to pay tribute to him, calling him “a man of great strength and grace. The epitome of class.”
Reddick also played Charon in the “John Wick” series of movies, alongside Keanu Reeves. In a statement to Variety, Reeves and director Chad Stahelski expressed their sadness at the loss of their colleague, stating that he was “the consummate professional and a joy to work with.”
Reddick’s passing has been mourned by many on social media, with author Stephen King describing him as a “wonderful actor” and actor Ben Stiller praising him as a “beautiful and compelling actor.”
Reddick is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick, and his children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick. His legacy as an actor has been celebrated by HBO, who wrote on their corporate account that he was “held in the highest regard by all who knew and worked with him.”
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