As we previously reported, Lance Reddick, a veteran actor known for his performance as Cedric Daniels on “The Wire” and for his work in the “John Wick” franchise, died last month.
At the time it was only reported that he passed away from natural causes following a statement by his representative, Mia Hansen. However, according to updated reports, his cause of death has been revealed.
As reported by TMZ, the beloved actor’s immediate cause of death is listed as ischemic heart disease as well as atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Per the death certificate, it also says Reddick was cremated.
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More On His Passing
The heartbreaking news shocked many fans as many initially didn’t believe the reports.
He had been promoting the John Wick 4 release, in which he reprised his role as Charon, a role he had played since the franchise started in 2014. However, LAPD told outlets that they “responded to a medical emergency call” in the Valley Village-North Hollywood area at 9:25 a.m. on that Friday morning.
His rep later confirmed as she issued a statement, “He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick. Donations in his memory can be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown. Lance will be greatly missed. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.”
The late actor’s widow also wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday, “Lance was taken from us far too soon. Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support, and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day. I see your messages and can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have them.”
His “Wire” co-star Wendall Pierce looked back at Reddick as a “man of great strength and grace” in a tribute on Friday. “As talented a musician as he was an actor,” Pierce wrote. “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.”
Viola Davis also wrote in a tribute post, “Shocked!! Speechless!! This talented, kind, intelligent King is gone!! I was blessed to have worked with you and blessed to have known you. Praying for comfort for your family and loved ones! Rest well Lance Reddick…..see you on the other side.”
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Before his untimely passing, Reddick had several film and TV projects lined up. He was set to play Zeus in the Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He had a major role in the White Men Can’t Jump remake with Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow and he was also slated to reprise his John Wick character for the spinoff film, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas.
Lance Reddick will be greatly missed.
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