Acclaimed character actor Lance Reddick, greatest recognized for his beloved roles within the iconic HBO sequence The Wire and in style John Wick motion motion pictures, has died. He was 60.
Reddick handed away “all of a sudden” Friday morning, his publicist Mia Hansen mentioned in a press release, attributing his loss of life to pure causes. The information was first reported by TMZ.
A day earlier than his passing (March 16), Reddick appeared on SiriusXM host Bevy Smith’s present on Radio Andy (Ch. 102), Bevelations, in promotion of the following installment within the Keanu Reeves-starring John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4 (due out on March 24). Through the interview, the actor mirrored on studying in regards to the September 2021 loss of life of his pal and The Wire co-star Michael Ok. Williams, who performed the fan-favorite Omar Little within the groundbreaking TV sequence. Reddick additionally appeared again on the legacy of The Wire and its impression on his profession. Hearken to the complete interview on the SXM App now and listen to clips from it beneath.
Quite a few actors, associates and followers paid tribute to Reddick following the information of his loss of life. Filmmaker James Gunn referred to as Reddick “an extremely good man, and an extremely gifted actor” in a tweet and Wendell Pierce, one other considered one of Reddick’s The Wire co-star, described him as “a person of nice power and charm.” “As gifted a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of sophistication.”
A person of nice power and charm. As gifted a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of sophistication. An sudden sudden sharp painful grief for our inventive household. An unimaginable struggling for his private household and family members. Godspeed my pal. You made your mark right here. RIP pic.twitter.com/Xy0pl5c4NR
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) March 17, 2023
Reddick was greatest recognized for his function as straight-laced Lt. Cedric Daniels on the hit HBO sequence, by which his character continuously battled the corruption within the Baltimore Police Division. Within the wildly in style John Wick franchise, the actor performed the Continental Lodge concierge Charon, together with within the subsequent installment that will likely be launched subsequent week.
Lance Reddick on the Passing of Former “Wire” Co-Star Michael Ok. Williams
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