Hollywood actor Lance Reddick died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 60.
And shortly after, heartbreaking tributes to The Wire star were shared on social media.
His The Wire co-star Wendell Pierce was among the first to share his note.
Pierce tweeted his message shortly after learning of his friend’s death. “A man of great strength and grace,” the actor wrote in a heartfelt message.
“As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. A sudden, unexpected, sharp, painful sadness for our family of artists. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones. Thank god my friend. You have made your mark here. REST IN PEACE.’
James Gunn and Aaron Ginsburg also shared their notes.
Tribute: Wendell Pierce paid tribute to his friend and The Wire co-star Lance Reddick, who died suddenly on Friday at the age of 60, calling him “a man of great strength and grace” (pictured in Los Angeles in January 2013)
Tweet: Pierce tweeted the tribute shortly after hearing of Reddick’s death
DC honcho James Gunn called the actor an “incredibly nice guy” and said his death was “heartbreaking”.
Jake Fogelnest said he was “deeply saddened” by his death.
And Aaron Ginsburg said he worked with Lance many years ago and considers it an “honour.”
Oscar winner Viola Davis, who starred with the actor in 2012’s Won’t Back Down, expressed her sadness.
‘Shocked!! Speechless!! This talented, kind, intelligent king is gone!’ she posted.
“I was blessed to have worked with you and blessed to have known you. Pray for comfort for your family and loved ones! Rest well Lance Reddick…..see you on the other side’
Grammy and Oscar winner Questlove wrote: “I can’t take it anymore. Tear up Lance Reddick.’
Michael Connelly, who wrote the books on which the hit Bosch series is based, penned a loving farewell.
He shared a touching note: DC honcho James Gunn called the actor an “incredibly nice guy” and said his death was “heartbreaking”.
A fan: Gunn is seen here in Los Angeles in 2021 for the premiere of Suicide Squad
Grief: Oscar-winner Viola Davis, who starred with the actor in 2012’s Won’t Back Down, expressed her sorrow and said she was “shocked!! Speechless!!’
Oscar winner Questlove expressed his dismay at the death of his friend on social media
Questlove sends a message of sadness, writing: “I can’t take it anymore. tear up Lance Reddick’
“I’m thinking of my friend Lance Reddick. Not only was he an important part of the Bosch show, but he was also a wonderful person, friend and collaborator. He took a character who was paper thin in the books and turned it into Irvin Irving.
Sharing a memory of his experience with Reddick from his younger days, Ben Stiller wrote, “Lance Reddick was a beautiful and compelling actor. And a beautiful person. He worked with my mother, Anne Meara, in her play Afterplay, playing Raziel, the waiter-slash angel of death. He was exquisite in that and in everything he did. Nothing is lost.’
Patten Oswalt tried to ease the burden caused by the actor’s sudden loss by writing “Unacceptable.” Death, I want your badge and scythe on my desk by 9:00 tomorrow.’
Reddick has voiced many video games, including Horizon Forbidden West and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Geoff Keighley of The Game Awards remembered him for his generosity.
Michael Connelly, author of the Bosch books on which the series is based, penned a loving farewell. “Not only was he an important part of the Bosch show, but he was also a wonderful person, friend and collaborator. He took a character who was paper thin in the books and turned it into Irvin Irving
Ben Stiller shared a memory of Reddick’s work from his younger days and explained how he met the actor while working in Afterplay with his mother Anne Meara in 1995
Generosity: Reddick has voiced many video games, including Horizon Forbidden West and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Geoff Keighley of The Game Awards remembered him for his generosity
“So sad to hear about Lance Reddick. What a wonderful person. He was a frequent guest and supporter of TGA, even recording promo VO’s for us for a year. An amazing actor who gave so much to the games is gone far too soon.
Reddick – who played Cedric Daniels in the hit TV series – is believed to have died of natural causes, law enforcement officials told TMZ.
The accomplished actor was in the middle of a promotional tour for John Wick: Chapter 4, starring as Concierge Charon.
The film is scheduled for release on March 24th.
On Thursday, Reddick uploaded a shot of himself with his three dogs at home to an Instagram post about National Puppy Day.
He wrote, “On screen and off, it’s no surprise I love pampering my dogs.”
Another sad note: Jake Fogelnest said he was deeply saddened by his death
Another heartbreaking post: And Aaron Ginsburg said he worked with Lance many years ago and felt it was an “honor”.
And three days ago he uploaded a video of himself happily singing “and the beat goes on” while his dogs bark in the background.
Reddick is best remembered for his role as Daniels on the hit HBO crime series The Wire, appearing in all 60 episodes alongside the likes of Dominic West and Idris Elba.
But he also enjoyed roles in blockbuster films like Godzilla Vs. Kong and Angel Has Fallen.
And he was the voice of Commander Zavala in the Destiny video games.
He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddic, daughter Yvonne Nicole Redick and son Christopher Reddick.