sad news, and still pretty young. Great actor. https://nyti.ms/2Bn7WG4 Reg E. Cathey, Actor on ‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 59 By MATT STEVENSFEB. 9, 2018 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Reg E. Cathey in the 2004 movie “Everyday People.” Credit Jojo Whilden/HBO Reg E. Cathey, whose distinctive baritone and memorable roles on hugely popular television shows like “House of Cards” and “The Wire” won him legions of fans and an Emmy Award, has died. He was 59. His death was announced by David Simon, the creator of “The Wire,” on Twitter on Friday night. The cause was not given. Though he earned credits across dozens of television shows and movies, it was Mr. Cathey’s portrayal of Freddy Hayes — an empathetic, salt-of-the-earth barbecue pit owner whose restaurant provides a respite for Francis Underwood, the scheming politician in “House of Cards” — that earned him three Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Mr. Cathey assumed a somewhat similar role on “The Wire,” playing a beloved newspaper editor turned political operative whose honesty and integrity are often sought out by the man he works for, Tommy Carcetti. “Not only a fine, masterful actor — but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set,” Mr. Simon said on Twitter. “On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing.” more at the link
Sad news man, I remember him from The Mask and of course Freddy. Best damn ribs. RIP to a great actor!
