‘The Wire’ Stars Who’ve Died In Real Life: Lance Reddick & More Remembered In Photos

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March 20, 2023 9:32AM EDT

Lance Reddick, who played Cedric Daniels on ‘The Wire,’ has died 60. Remember the actor and his fellow ‘Wire’ stars who have died here.

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Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick — Lance Reddick died at 60-years-old. He was found in his Studio City area home on Friday, March 17. A cause of death has not been determined. Besides his role as Cedric Daniels in ‘The Wire,’ he was also Charon in the ‘John Wick’ franchise.

Airing from 2002 to 2008, ‘The Wire’ was one of the most beloved and critically-acclaimed series on HBO. The crime drama focused on crime and the legal system in Baltimore, reaching so many viewers over the course of its five seasons. The show was a massive hit, even earning two primetime Emmy nominations. It continues to be adored by fans who watched it’s original airing and are newly discovering it.

Sadly, some of the series stars have died in real life, with the most recent death being Lance Reddick in March 2023. Scroll through our gallery to see photos and remember actors from the series who have died.

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Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams — Michael K. Williams was beloved as the leading character Omar throughout ‘The Wire.’ His character was widely praised as one of the best TV characters. He died in September 2021 of a drug overdose, according to police. He was 54.

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Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey — Reg E. Cathey portrayed the political operative Norman Wilson on the show. He died in New York City in February 2018. It was reported that he was battling lung cancer. He was 59.

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Robert Hogan

Robert Hogan — Robert Hogan was a beloved actor, appearing in a number of different projects throughout his lengthy career. He appeared in some episodes as the gambling Louis Sobotoka on ‘The Wire.’ He died in May 2021, due to complications with pneumonia. He was 87.

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Robert Francell Chew

Robert Francell Chew — Robert F. Chew was an acting coach, but his role as the drug kingpin Proposition Joe was perhaps his best-known performance. He died of a heart attack in 2013. He was 52.

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