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Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' actor known for 'sheeeee-it' catchphrase, dies at 71

December 30, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.'