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Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor known for 'sheeeee-it' catchphrase, dies at 71
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., the character actor best known for portraying the corrupt State Sen. Clay Davis on HBO's 'The Wire'—complete with his signature elongated 'sheeeee-it'—has died in New York at age 71. His manager confirmed he passed peacefully after a short illness, and longtime collaborator Spike Lee paid tribute to him as his 'dear beloved brother.'
Actor Bobby J. Brown, known for his role as Officer Bobby Brown on HBO's 'The Wire,' has passed away at 62 following a tragic barn fire. His death was ruled an accident due to smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. Brown's family shared details of the heartbreaking incident.
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Bobby J. Brown, known for his role as Officer Bobby Brown on HBO's 'The Wire,' died Tuesday at age 62 following a barn fire in Maryland. The incident was ruled an accident caused by thermal injury and smoke inhalation. Brown's wife was severely burned while attempting to rescue him.