A case of death has been determined for the late Lance Reddick. According to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, Reddick passed due to heart disease.
The cause of death was determined to be Ischemic Heart Disease and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease. Reddick also opted to be cremated.
Reddick died in his Studio City home on March 17 and what was assumed to be natural causes. He can currently be seen in John Wick 4.
In addition, Reddick was known for his roles in The Wire, Oz, Angel Has Fallen, and more. He was 60 years old at the time of death.
Lance Reddick’s wife, Stephanie Reddick, shared a statement on the late actor’s social media pages on Saturday. The actor, best known for his roles in The Wire and John Wick, passed away on Friday at the age of 60.
“Lance was taken from us far too soon. Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day,” she shared in the caption. “I see your messages and can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have them. And to the thousands of Destiny players who played in special tribute to Lance, thank you. Lance loved you as much as he loved the game.” She also directed Lance’s followers here, where they can donate to Mom Cares to help under-supported mothers with NICU experiences in his hometown of Baltimore. The organization provides prenatal and postpartum doula care, including transportation, advocacy, self-care opportunities, and nutritious meals to mothers as well as their families.
Lance & Stephanie Reddick
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 30: Actor Lance Reddick and Stephanie Reddick attend the premiere of ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ sponsored by Carl F. Bucherer at ArcLight Hollywood on January 30, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Carl F. Bucherer )
Keanu Reeves and John Wick director Chad Stahelski released a joint statement in response to Lance’s death on Friday. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” the pair wrote. “He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
In addition to John Wick and The Wire, Lance also had notable roles in the television shows Fringe and Bosch. Additionally, he lent his voice to several popular video games including Horizon Zero Dawn and the Destiny franchise. A specific cause of death for the late actor has not been noted; however, his representative, Mia Hansen, confirmed that his passing came “suddenly” and was the result of “natural causes.”
It’s been 15 long years since the final episode of The Wire aired on HBO, but to this day, the series remains a favourite for many. Celebrities to appear on-screen over the years include Dominic West, Idris Elba, and Michael B. Jordan. In recent years, we’ve unfortunately seen the death of a few leading actors, including Michael K. Williams in late 2021, and now, 60-year-old Lance Reddick.
The tragic news came via TMZ on Friday (March 17) afternoon. According to sources, the beloved entertainer’s body was discovered this morning around 9:30 AM in his Studio City home. His official cause of death remains unclear, though law enforcement insiders have told the outlet that, at this time, it’s believed to be natural with no foul play involved.
RIP Lance Reddick
Actor Lance Reddick attends the game’s launch in Seattle, Washington, on September 8, 2014. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Activision)
Reddick has been booked and busy doing press for John Wick 4, in which he plays Charon. After appearing in every film the franchise has released so far, he quickly became a favourite among fans who loved watching him opposite Keanu Reeves. The actor even had an appearance scheduled for The Kelly Clarkson Show next week to promote the forthcoming film, though that sadly won’t be happening.
Earlier this week, the Baltimore native’s social media accounts lit up with a video of him at home with his dogs rather than attending the JW4 premiere in New York City. It remains unclear why Reddick opted to skip out on the event, though his mood appeared to be upbeat in the post with his furry friends. As news of his passing continues to circulate, many former colleagues are sharing thoughtful words and fond memories of their fallen comrade.
Actor’s Best On-Screen Moments
While the action film franchise became an undeniably huge part of his life, Lance Reddick also spent time on several TV sets over the years. On The Wire, he was Baltimore Police Department officer Cedrick Daniels, appearing in all five seasons. Elsewhere in Hollywood, he worked on Lost, Oz, Bosch, and Fringe. Thankfully for fans, John Wick 4 won’t be his last appearance that we see. He also plays Zeus in Disney+’s upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which isn’t due out until 2024. Keep scrolling to see more of his best acting chops. RIP.
Al Brown, best known for playing Col. Stan Valchek on the hit HBO series, The Wire, has passed away. He was 83 years old.
Brown’s daughter, Jenny, confirmed her father’s passing in a statement provided to TMZ on Sunday. He passed away in Las Vegas on Friday after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
BRAZIL – 2019/05/21: In this photo illustration the Home Box Office (HBO) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
His talent manager also announced the death on his official Facebook page for Brown.
“I am sad to let you know that angels came for Al yesterday morning, Friday, January 13, 2023,” the Facebook statement said. “May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you. This page will remain as a testimony to Al’s work and love for his fans.”
The Wire aired from June 2, 2002, through March 9, 2008, comprising of five seasons. It is widely considered one of the best television series of all time. While Brown was a recurring character throughout the show, he had the most screen time in Season 2 while dealing with the dock workers and The Greek. In total, he appeared 20 of the show’s 60 episodes.
In addition to his acclaimed work on The Wire, Brown also made appearances on Rescue Me, Forensic Files, Law & Order: SVU, Commander in Chief, and The Hustler. On the big screen, Brown worked on The Replacements, 12 Monkeys, Lay the Favorite, Red Dragon, and Liberty Heights.
While he’s renowned for his work in the entertainment industry, Brown also served two tours in Vietnam.
Neither Brown’s daughter nor his talent manager has announced any memorial plans.
Check out a clip of Al Brown playing Valchek on The Wire below.
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We all know Idris Elba from “The Wire” or even the “The Office”, but what many don’t know is something he recently revealed on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Podcast. He joined the podcast to promote his latest project “Sonic The Hedgehog 2” which is currently in theaters now.
The podcast spoke on topics outside of his latest project. Like many celebrities, he did not make it big right away. They spoke about the start of his career. When he was in London there were plays and side projects that he would take on. However, when he moved to America and a lot changed for him. There were things he had to do to make sure he could “pay the way”, and some of those things used to be selling weed.
Dave Chappelle only recognized him at first due to the fact that he previously purchased weed from Idris. But selling weed was not the only side hustle he had. He also DJ’ed and was a doorman at Caroline’s Comedy Club.
Selling weed is legal now and is a side hustle he can always revisit.
