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Actor Lance Reddick, star of the series “The Wire”, died at the age of 60
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Steph Deschamps / March 20, 2023
The American actor Lance Reddick, known for his role as a zealous policeman in the series “The Wire”, died Friday at the age of 60, his agent said. The actor, also famous for his role in the action films “John Wick” with Keanu Reeves, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles, in the neighborhood of Studio City, according to the specialized site TMZ.
Mr. Reddick died “this morning” and the cause of his death was “natural”, his agent, Mia Hansen, told AFP. “Lance will be greatly missed,” she added.
The actor made a name for himself in Hollywood in 2000, thanks to the series “Oz” of the HBO channel. He played a detective undercover in prison to fight against drug trafficking, which quickly sinks into addiction.
But it was with “The Wire” that he really broke through. Often described as one of the best television series of all time, it followed the struggle of a police drug squad against gangs in Baltimore City. Lance Reddick played Lieutenant Cedric Daniels, a conscientious and idealistic officer. “The Wire” made several of its stars famous, including Idris Elba and Michael Kenneth Williams, who died in 2021 and is widely beloved for his character of Omar Little, a gay thug who enforces a strict code of conduct. Lance Reddick was married to Stephanie Reddick and had two children, according to his agent.
Several celebrities paid tribute to him on Friday. Wendell Pierce, another star of “The Wire,” described him on Twitter as “a man of great strength and grace. The epitome of class.” His death is a “sudden, unexpected and painful grief for our artistic family,” he added. “Wonderful actor, wonderful man. This is sad news,” reacted the writer Stephen King, saying he was reviewing the series “The Wire ».
The HBO channel praised an actor “held in high esteem by all who knew him and worked with him.” “We are proud to be part of his legacy. We will miss him greatly,” it added.
His partners in the “John Wick” films, Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski, also shared their grief. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the loss of our beloved friend and colleague,” they explained in a statement. “He was a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. »
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Steph Deschamps / October 31, 2023
Actor Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom “Friends”, was found dead in his home at the age of 54, US media reported on Saturday.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor was found dead in his bathtub at his Los Angeles home. No signs of foul play were found, according to unnamed sources cited by the same newspaper and the specialized media TMZ, which first reported the death.
Matthew Perry was best known for his humorous role as Chandler Bing in the ultra-popular NBC series “Friends”, which ran for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004. The actor had struggled for years with his addiction to painkillers and alcohol, and had attended rehab clinics on several occasions.
In a recent TV appearance, Perry had surprised audiences by admitting to suffering from severe anxiety “every night” while filming “Friends”. According to TMZ, no drugs were found at the scene of the actor’s death on Saturday.
In addition to “Friends”, Perry has appeared in films such as “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards ».
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Sylvie Claire / October 25, 2023
Leading British trip-hop band Massive Attack announced on Tuesday the death of its guitarist Angelo Bruschini, who had been suffering from lung cancer. “Rest in Peace Angelo. A singularly brilliant and original talent,” wrote Massive Attack on its X (ex-Twitter) account, deeming it “impossible to quantify” his contribution to the band hailing from Bristol, England. On its Instagram account, the band added that it was “devastated” by the loss of its guitarist.
Founded in the 1980s, Massive Attack rose to fame in the 1990s with their album “Mezzanine”, followed by “100th Windows”. After playing in several bands, Angelo Bruschini joined the group in 1990, helping to shape the Bristol-based outfit’s musical identity. Last July, Angelo Bruschini revealed on his Facebook account that he was suffering from lung cancer and that his health was worsening.
“I’ve had a superb life, I’ve travelled the world many times, met many wonderful people, but the door is closing,” he had written.
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Steph Deschamps / October 21, 2023
American actor Burt Young has breathed his last. He passed away at the age of 83.
For the moment, no details have been given as to the cause of his death.
He was best known for playing Paulie, the best friend of Rocky, played by Sylvester Stallone. This won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The American not only starred in a boxing movie, he also practiced the sport and even turned pro.
Following the news of his death, his acting partner, Sylvester Stallone, posted a message on his Instagram account with a photo of them on the set of Rocky.
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