Lance Reddick, best known for his roles in the series “The Wire” and in the action films “John Wick” starring Keanu Reeves, was found dead at his Los Angeles home in the Studio City neighborhood, according to the TMZ specialist. Lance Reddick died “this morning” and the cause of death was “natural,” his agent Mia Hansen told -. “Lance will be greatly missed,” she added.
The actor made his name in Hollywood thanks to the series in 2000 ounce of the HBO channel. He played a detective who was planted in prison to fight drug trafficking and quickly descends into addiction. But it is with The cable (intercepted) that he really pierces. Often described as one of the best television series of all time, it followed a police anti-drug team’s battle against gangs in the city of Baltimore. Lance Reddick played Lieutenant Cedric Daniels, a conscientious officer and a bit of an idealist.
The cable made several of its stars famous, including Idris Elba and Michael Kenneth Williams, who died in 2021 and is widely credited for his role as Omar Little, a gay thug who employs a strict code of conduct.
Lance Reddick was married to Stephanie Reddick and had two children, according to his agent.
“Wonderful actor, wonderful man”
Several celebrities paid tribute to him on Friday. Wendell Pierce, another star of The cableShe described him on Twitter as “a man of great strength and grace. The embodiment of class”. His death is one “sudden, unexpected and painful sadness for our artist family”, he added.
“Wonderful actor, wonderful man. This is sad news.” responded writer Stephen King, stating that he was reviewing the series The cable. The HBO channel welcomed an actor “respected highly by all who knew and worked with him”. “We are proud to be part of his legacy. He will be greatly missed.” She added.
His film partners John WickKeanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski also shared their grief. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the loss of our beloved friend and colleague,” they explained in a press release. “He was an absolute professional and a pleasure to work with.”
