Very sad news from Hollywood today:
Lance Reddick – a veteran actor known for his roles in hit shows such as The Wire and Fringe, along with the John Wick film franchise – was found dead on Monday morning at his home in Studio City.
He is 60 years old.
According to TMZ, which broke the tragic news, the star’s body was found around 9:30 am.
No cause of death has been announced.
However, a rep for Reddick told the celebrity gossip outlet that the actor passed away apparently due to natural causes.
Reddick is already in the midst of a publicity tour for the fourth installment of the John Wick film franchise (in which he plays the character Charon) and even has an appearance scheduled next week as a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
On HBO’s The Wire, Reddick portrays Baltimore Police officer Cedrick Daniels; he appeared in all five seasons of the critically-acclaimed drama.
Lance also had recurring roles on Fringe, Bosch, Oz and Lost.
Originally from Baltimore, Reddick earned a music degree from the University of Rochester and he earned an MFA from Yale.
Following his unexpected death, tributes have poured in from colleagues and others in the television and film industry.
“Lance Reddick is a wonderful person, and a very talented actor. This is heartbreaking. My love to all his family, friends, and collaborators,” director James Gunn tweeted, for example.
Added Ben Stiller:
“Lance Reddick is a beautiful and fun actor. And a beautiful person. He worked with my mother Anne Meara in her play ‘Afterplay,’ playing Raziel, the servant slash angel of death.
“He’s really good and everything he does.”
“Lance Reddick was the type of actor who improved with every project just by being there. This loss is immeasurable. May he rest in peace,” said writer and producer BJ Colangelo.
Reddick married Stephanie Day in 2011.
As far as we can tell, he left no children.
May Lance Reddick rest in peace.