Lance Reddick, the actor known for his roles in The Wire and John Wick, passed away suddenly on Friday from natural causes at the age of 60.
He was found dead at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles.
Tributes poured in on social media, with co-star Wendell Pierce describing Reddick as "a man of great strength and grace."
Lance Reddick, the actor known for his intense roles in popular TV show The Wire and action film franchise John Wick, passed away suddenly on Friday at the age of 60.
His publicist revealed that the actor died from natural causes, but did not provide any further details.
TMZ reported that Reddick was found dead at his home in Los Angeles.
Tributes from colleagues and fans poured in, with Wendell Pierce, Reddick's co-star on The Wire, praising him as "a man of great strength and grace.
" The news of Reddick's death stunned fans and Hollywood luminaries.
The actor had a prolific career, with roles in numerous TV shows and films.
However, he was best known for his role as the no-nonsense police chief in The Wire.
Reddick was also an accomplished musician, with a love for jazz and classical music.
While there is no doubt that Reddick's talent will be missed, his impact on the TV and film industry will not be forgotten.