'The Wire' and 'John Wick' star Lance Reddick's cause of death

By Navneet Singh wisdomimbibe.com

The actor Lance Reddick from the well-known HBO series The Wire passed away at the age of 60.

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As per his publicist, the singer and actor died unexpectedly on Friday at his home in Los Angeles due to natural causes.

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Reddick played the role of Charon in the action-thriller movie series John Wick.

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With a career spanning 25 years, Reddick, who hails from Baltimore, acted in more than a dozen movies and television programs.

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Reddick was in the middle of a promotional trip for the upcoming fourth John Wick film, which is slated to be released in theaters on March 24th.

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Reddick will also play a role in the upcoming John Wick spinoff Ballerina, which also stars Ana de Armas.

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Reddick gained recognition for his notable portrayal of Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the television series The Wire, which aired from 2002 to 2008.

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Reddick was also well-known for his voice acting roles, which included those in the Rick and Morty television series.

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Surviving the actor are his wife, Stephanie, and their two children, Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.

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