Lance Reddick, a renowned actor famous for playing police chief Cedric Daniels on "The Wire" and providing the voice of Charon in the "John Wick" movies, passed away at the age of 60.
The cause of his death was not disclosed.
Reddick was widely recognized for his skillful acting and his commitment to his craft.
His publicist issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Lance Reddick has passed away.
Lance's talent and passion for the arts were undeniable, and his contribution to the industry will be greatly missed."
Meanwhile, the United States Senate passed a bill giving President Biden the power to ban TikTok, a popular social media platform.
Six more senators have now backed the bill, joining others in calling for the app's removal from the US market.
Some have argued that TikTok poses a national security threat due to its association with the Chinese government.
Elsewhere, Democratic lawmakers are urging the US government to investigate Goldman Sachs' involvement in the collapse of a major financial institution.
The sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank has led to widespread speculation about wrongdoing by Goldman's investment team, which was heavily involved in the bank's affairs.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the FBI to investigate the matter.
Finally, there is concern that the US COVID aid package may be cancelled, risking the livelihoods of millions of Americans.
Veterans, carpenters, and others would be affected if the programme is scrapped.
"The health of our economy and our country is at stake," said one expert.