American actor Lance Reddick has passed away at the age of 60, arriving just days after the release of the fourth John Wick film starring Keanu Reeves. Reddick played a meaningful part in the blockbuster, yet his enduring fame rests on his television work, especially the iconic Fringe, which streams on HBO Max, and the groundbreaking series The Wire, where he portrayed Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels.
Reports from Variety indicate that the actor was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home on a Friday morning, with the cause of death not immediately determined. The industry will remember him for his poise and commanding presence, traits that made him instantly recognizable across film and television.
In the upcoming John Wick installment, Reddick returns to embody Charon, the hotel concierge who anchors the hero’s world and offers steadfast guidance through perilous challenges. He shared the screen with Ana de Armas in a narrative framed around the film Ballerina, continuing the franchise’s shift toward expanding its universe while keeping the core energy that fans love.
Reddick’s breakthrough arrived on television with a significant run in the acclaimed HBO drama Oz, which premiered in 1990s era storytelling and left a lasting mark on the genre. He later joined the science fiction series Fringe, a project developed by JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, where he portrayed Phillip Broyles, a senior leader at a U.S. government team dedicated to investigating paranormal activities. The role underscored his ability to blend authority with human depth, as the series explored dimensions beyond ordinary reality and the implications of alternative worlds that audiences could imagine visiting.