The Destiny 2 community mourns the loss of Lance Reddick and remembers him with tributes like throngs to the Tower. And according to Bungie, Reddick will live on in more voice work for the game.
Also known for his work in The Wire, Fringe, and the John Wick series (including this weekend’s John Wick: Chapter 4), Reddick voiced Commander Zavala in Destiny 2. Bungie followed suit his opening statement about Reddick’s death in a blog post yesterday.
“The honors for Lance have been overwhelming; from endless heartfelt messages on social media to impromptu gatherings of respect in Zavala’s corner of the tower overlooking the Last City,” the blog reads in part. “As an actor, musician, gamer and family man, the passion Lance brought to the things he loved was reflected in the eyes and hearts of all who loved him. For now, we will honor his presence through his upcoming appearances in the game and in the memories that will stay with us for a lifetime.”
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Reddick, who died March 17 at the age of 60, also appeared in other games and voiced Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn. And as Bungie noted, he was an avid gamer himself and an active voice in the Destiny community (read our tribute to Reddick’s impact on the gaming community here).
In its initial statement, Bungie called Reddick “an iconic presence on screen, in Destiny, and most importantly, in person.”
“His love for our community was evident in Commander Zavala, in his uncompromising dedication to his craft and in the radiant kindness that touched those around him,” it continued. “To say he is missing is a profound understatement, but no less true.”
Alex Stedman is Senior News Editor at IGN, overseeing entertainment coverage. When she’s not writing or editing, she can be found reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons.