'The Wire' And 'John Wick' Actor Lance Reddick Dies Aged 60

Lance Reddick, famous for his roles in HBO show 'The Wire' and 'John Wick' died of natural causes on Friday. The actor was 60. As per TMZ, Lance Reddick was found dead at his Studio home in Los Angeles Friday morning. The late actor would now be seen in the upcoming 'John Wick: Chapter 4' which is all set to release in the theatres on March 24. In the movie, Reddick will reprise his role as Charon, who is the concierge at the Continental Hotel in New York City. 

In the 'John Wick' movies, Charon worked alongside Keenu Reeves' un-retired hitman. On Saturday, Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski gave a statement to Variety, mourning the loss of their 'John Wick' cast member.

“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. 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," they said in their statement. 

Lance Reddick's 'The Wire' co-star Wendell Pierce also condoled the demise.

Pierce took to Twitter to say: "A man of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. A sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones. Godspeed my friend. You made your mark here. RIP.”

A man of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. An sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones. Godspeed my friend. You made your mark here. RIP pic.twitter.com/Xy0pl5c4NR

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) March 17, 2023

Stephen King on Twitter wrote: "Halfway through re-watching THE WIRE comes the news that Lance Reddick has died at the horribly unfair age of 60. Wonderful actor; a wonderful man. This is sad news."

Halfway through re-watching THE WIRE comes the news that Lance Reddick has died at the horribly unfair age of 60. Wonderful actor; wonderful man. This is sad news.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 17, 2023

Lance Reddick was also slated to appear in the upcoming 'Ballerina' spinoff, starring Ana de Armas.

Lance Reddick had become a household name when he played a Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels, one of the leads, on 'The Wire' in 2002.

In the show's finale, he had resigned from his post as commissioner and became a criminal defence lawyer. 

Reddick is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.