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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Lance Reddick, an actor known for roles in The Wire and the John Wick franchise, has died at the age of 60.<\/p>\n

His representative confirmed that he died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

The American actor had been recently doing interviews for his role in John Wick: Chapter 4, released next week.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, he chose not to attend the film\u2019s New York premiere.<\/p>\n

Reddick\u2019s best-known role was playing Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in HBO\u2019s hit crime drama The Wire.<\/p>\n

He had originally auditioned for the roles of Bubbles and Bunk Moreland.<\/p>\n

Reddick\u2019s TV roles also included Oz, Lost, and Bosch and a lead role in the sci-fi drama Fringe.<\/p>\n

Before his death, he also filmed the part of Zeus for the upcoming TV adaptation of Percy Jackson.<\/p>\n

On the big screen, Reddick\u2019s credits included White House Down, Sylvie\u2019s Love, Brother to Brother and a role in the blockbusting John Wick franchise. As well as his posthumous performance in the fourth film, he is believed to have filmed a role for a spin-off, Ballerina, led by Ana de Armas. He will also be seen in the upcoming remake of White Men Can\u2019t Jump.<\/p>\n

The Wire creator David Simon released a statement to the Hollywood Reporter to express his grief. He wrote:<\/p>\n

A consummate professional, a devoted collaborator, a lovely soul and a friend. This is just gutting and way, way, way too soon for any of us who knew and loved him to contemplate.<\/p>\n

Wendell Pierce, Reddick\u2019s co-star in the show paid tribute to him on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Another fellow cast member Isiah Whitlock Jr wrote:<\/p>\n

Shocked and saddened by the news that Lance Reddick has passed away. Truly heartbreaking. R.I.P. My friend. You will be missed. Godspeed.<\/p>\n

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn also tweeted:<\/p>\n

Lance Reddick was an incredibly nice guy, and an incredibly talented actor. This is heartbreaking. My love goes out to all his family, friends and collaborators.<\/p>\n

Reddick is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and children, Yvonne Nicole and Christopher.<\/p>\n

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