March 17, (THEWILL) – Hollywood actor, Lance Reddick, best known for his role in the crime drama, ‘The Wire’ as a police lieutenant, Cedric Daniels, is dead.
He reportedly passed on suddenly in the early hours of Friday, from natural causes at the age of 60.
Reddick, who was often put in a suit or a crisp uniform in his acting roles, playing tall taciturn and elegant men of distinction, recently starred in the ‘John Wick’ movie franchise alongside star, Keanu Reeves.
He played hotel concierge Charon in all four movies, with the last one due for UK release next week.
Among his upcoming projects before his death include 20th Century’s remake of ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ and ‘Shirley’ – Netflix’s biopic of former Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm.
In 2021, Reddick earned a SAG Award nomination for his role in Regina King’s film, ‘One Night in Miami.’