Lance Reddick, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’, Passes Away at 60
Actor Lance Reddick
PHOTO: STEPHEN LOVEKIN/SHUTTERSTOCK
By: Omar Cook
Actor Lance Reddick most known for his roles in The Wire, John Wick, Bosch, and Netflix’s Resident Evil passed away Friday at the age of 60. According to his reps, Reddick passed away from natural causes.
Reddick died at his Studio City Home on Friday morning, which was confirmed by law enforcement. Reddick is survived his wife, Stephanie Reddick, and children, Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.
Just a day before his death on Thursday, Reddick posted on instagram a picture of him and his dogs, relaxing, promoting his upcoming film John Wick 4. The movie is set to premiere on March 24, and Reddick was in the middle of a press run.
Some of Reddick’s most iconic roles include playing Cedric Daniels in The Wire and Charon in the John Wick series. Reddick was also known for his television roles in Resident Evil, Bosch, Lost and Oz, and other movies including Godzilla vs. Kong, One Night in Miami, White House Down and many more. Reddick also starred in the series Fringe as special agent Phillip Broyles.
Reddick has a few projects he has been working on, which are set to release in the near future including his role of Zeus in 2024's Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, theWhite Men Can't Jump reboot, Shirley, St. Sebastian and the John Wick spinoff, Ballerina.
A kindhearted soul, a wonderful human, and a true friend. Be seeing you, Lance Reddick. pic.twitter.com/btBpdjLY5d
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) March 17, 2023
“The world of Wick would not be what it is without Lance Reddick and the unparalleled depth he brought to Charon’s humanity and unflappable charisma. Lance leaves behind an indelible legacy and hugely impressive body of work, but we will remember him as our lovely, joyful friend and Concierge,” Lionsgate said in a statement.
Lance Reddick was born in Baltimore and graduated from Yale University’s drama school. Reddick landed his first television role in a 1996 episode of New York Undercover as Oscar Griffin. The world and entertainment will definitely miss seeing Reddick portray his characters on television, but his legacy will live on forever.
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