US EditionIsiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on 'The Wire,' dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. died peacefully after a brief illness; he was celebrated for his role as Senator Clay Davis on HBO's The Wire and collaborations with Spike Lee.
- On Tuesday, actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. died in New York, his manager Brian Liebman announced on Instagram.
- Per his manager, Brian Liebman said Whitlock `died peacefully after battling a short illness`, but no official cause of death has been released.
- Over a three-decade career, Whitlock amassed dozens of TV and film credits and worked repeatedly with Spike Lee, appearing in six films including BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods.
- Among tributes, peers and fans expressed shock and paid tribute, with Andre Royo and O'Shea Jackson Jr. posting condolences; Whitlock leaves posthumous credits including a voice role in Pixar's upcoming film Hoppers.
- Across projects, Whitlock's signature catchphrase `sheeeeee-it` became a fan ritual with two to three daily requests, and his death follows days after former The Wire co-star James Ransone's passing, deepening losses in The Wire community.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr Dies at 71, ‘The Wire’ Actor Remembered
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor best known for his role as Clay Davis on The Wire, has died at 71, leaving a lasting legacy in Black television and film. The post Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ icon and beloved character actor, remembered at 71 appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. passes away at 71 in New York City
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., recognized for his iconic role in the HBO series "The Wire," has passed away at 71.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent appearances in the HBO The Wire and Veep series, as well as in five films with director Spike Lee, passed away on Tuesday. He was 71 years old. Whitlock’s manager, Brian Liebman, told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a brief illness. Whitlock played the openly corrupt state senator Clay Davis in 25 episodes throughout the five seasons of The Wire. Davis, a favor…
Sheeeeee-it: Isiah Whitlock Jr. AKA Senataor Clay Davis From The Wire Passed Away
Variety - Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on “The Wire,” died on Tuesday in New York, Variety has confirmed. He was 71.His manager, Brian Liebm...
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