Lance Reddick, an actor known for his roles in “John Wick” and “Fringe,” including the character of sinister and intense authority figures in both film and TV, has sadly passed away.

TMZ.Com website was the first to report the death of the celebrity. Mia Hansen, his publicist, stated in a public statement on Friday morning that he died “suddenly,” attributing his death to natural causes.

In a tweet, filmmaker James Gunn referred to Reddick as “an extremely pleasant individual, and an extremely skilled actor,” with accolades appearing on various social media platforms following the announcement of his passing. Wendell Pierce, Reddick’s co-star on “The Wire,” honored him on Twitter, stating, “A man of immense resilience and elegance.” He characterized Reddick as “equally gifted in music as he was in acting” and the embodiment of sophistication.

In the HBO hit series “The Wire,” Cedric Daniels, portrayed by actor Lance Reddick, impeccably portrayed the character of Lt. Cedric Daniels, a straight-laced police officer entangled in the chaotic politics of the Baltimore Police Department. Throughout his distinguished career, Reddick effortlessly embodied the tall, reserved, and refined persona of Daniels, whether he was donning a crisp uniform or a well-tailored suit.

In 2009, during an interview with the Los Angeles Times, he expressed, “In order to gain recognition, I understood that I would need to put in immense effort to excel in my craft. However, due to being an African American male and not conforming to conventional standards of beauty, I was aware that my talent was on par with that of my fellow peers in drama school. I strongly believe in my abilities and consider myself an artist at my core.”

In the upcoming month, the fourth installment of the “John Wick” movie series will be released, featuring Matthew Abaddon, who played the multi-talented concierge Charon at the Hotel Continental, and Phillip Broyles, a well-dressed special agent on “Lost” and “Fringe” respectively, also starred in the “John Wick” movies.

Richard Belzer, a stand-up comedian and ‘Law & Order’ television detective, passes away at the age of 78.

He earned a SAG Award nomination in 2021 for his part as a member of the ensemble in “Miami Night One,” the recurring roles he played in “American Horror Story,” “Bosch,” and “Intelligence,” and the film “King’s Regina” where he had a seven-year run.

“The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” and “Ballerina,” the spinoff of “John Wick,” in which he was also scheduled to appear, are some of his upcoming projects. Additionally, he is involved in the biopic “Shirley” about former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and 20th Century’s remake of “White Men Can’t Jump.”

“Great Anticipations,” “The Attack,” and “I Fantasized about Africa” featured numerous films in which he starred. He additionally secured cameo or repeated parts on “CSI: Miami” and “Law & Order: SVU,” experiencing some triumph following his graduation from Yale University’s drama school. Reddick, who was born and raised in Baltimore, was the chosen one.

It was on season four of “Oz” that Reddick experienced a significant advancement in his career, portraying a fated undercover officer who is incarcerated and subsequently develops a dependency.

In 2011, he informed The Associated Press, “It marked the commencement of HBO’s dominance in producing high-quality, daring, and artistic content. Content that pays tribute to the remarkable films of the 1960s and 1970s.” However, ‘Oz’ revolutionized the television industry. I always perceived it as a stepping stone. Similar to numerous performers, my focus was solely on theater and movies. Television never piqued my interest.

When the opportunity came, I jumped up for ‘Oz’. I had never wanted to be on television as a guy like that, but when I read the pilot for ‘The Wire’.

In 2011, his debut album, the melodic “Reflections and Memories,” was released. He showcased his skills on the piano, and he pursued studies in traditional composition at the renowned Eastman School of Music, which Reddick also attended.

On the American Horror Story: Coven, Jeffrey Tetazoo, who serves as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, played a recurring character named Reddick. Reddick acts as a mediator between the spirit world and humanity, embodying the role of Legba, Papa.

Reddick is survived by his spouse, Stephanie Reddick, and offspring, Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.