Lance Reddick was an American actor and musician, best known for playing Cedric Daniels in The Wire (2002-2008). He is also renowned for Phillip Broyles in Fringe (2008–2013), and Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch (2014–2020). In the films, he was best known for starring as Charon in the John Wick franchise (2014–2023) and David Gentry in Angel Has Fallen (2019).
His major appearances also include portraying Detective Johnny Basil on Oz (1997–2003), Matthew Abaddon in Lost (2004–2010), and Albert Wesker in the Netflix series Resident Evil (2022).
Lance has also voiced over several video games like Quantum Break and Destiny.
A Summary of Lance’s Life
The son of Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick, Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a student at Baltimore Friends School. He attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute and the Walden School’s summer program to study music theory and composition when he was a youngster.
At the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, Reddick pursued a Bachelor of Music in classical music composition. He relocated in the 1980s to Boston, Massachusetts.
In the early 1990s, Reddick studied drama at Yale, earning a Master of Fine Arts in 1994.
Lance was cast as Cedric Daniels in The Wire after auditioning for many roles. After that show, he joined The Lost in 2008.
He also released his debut album Contemplations & Remembrances in 2007.
He was also cast in a key role in the pilot of the Fringe in early 2008.
Ever since then, he has been appearing in several important roles in various shows and movies. He also gained popularity for his dubbing skills and voiced-over for various video-game characters.
Lance Reddick was truly a great actor. He passed away too soon.
Lance Reddick’s Death
Lance was born on June 7, 1962, and was only 60 when he passed away on March 17, 2023.
According to reports, Reddick’s body was discovered at his Los Angeles residence. He was 60. Upon hearing the news, Reddick’s publicist confirmed it, saying that Reddick had “passed away suddenly” that morning from “natural causes.”
His death came as a surprise. Many stars paid tribute to Lance, including Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, David Simon, Wendell Pierce, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Conclusion
Lance Reddick, an American actor, passed away on 17th March 2023. He was 60 at the time of death and died of natural causes, as his publicist announced. He was honored by several co-stars.
May his soul Rest in Peace.
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