‘The Wire’ Star Lance Reddick Dies At 60

Actor Lance Reddick has died, in keeping with media stories. He was 60.

Reddick was discovered lifeless at his residence in Los Angeles, Variety and TMZ reported. The reason for demise remained unclear as of Friday afternoon.

The actor starred in a number of motion pictures, together with within the “John Wick” franchise, however was maybe most notable in his position as Lt. Cedric Daniels in “The Wire,” a darkish drama tackling crime and policing within the metropolis of Baltimore, the place Reddick is initially from.

“It’s such a milestone in television history that it would be foolish of me to be anything other than honored to be a part of it,” Reddick stated of his time on “The Wire” in a 2012 interview.

Keanu Reeves, the star of the “John Wick” franchise, launched a press release together with “John Wick 4” director Chad Stahelski expressing their condolences.

“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” the assertion given to Variety stated. “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.”

And on Twitter, “The Wire” actor Wendell Pierce known as Reddick “the epitome of class.”