Isiah Whitlock Jr., Actor From 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' Dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series "The Wire" and "Veep" and in the films of Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71.

‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. passes at 71

Long before television audiences knew him for the line that became a cultural catchphrase, Isiah Whitlock Jr. was a disciplined, magnetic stage actor whose work carried the weight, humor, and humanity of the Black experience. The veteran performer — whose career stretched from regional theaters to Broadway and beyond — died on December 30 after a brief illness. He was 71. Whitlock approached every role with the seriousness of a scholar and the c…

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., beloved actor from 'The Wire,' passes at 71

Hollywood has lost a true talent with the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. at age 71. The celebrated actor, known for iconic roles in 'The Wire' and 'Veep,' died peacefully at home after a brief illness, as confirmed by his manager Brian Liebman, the Daily Wire reported. Brian Liebman shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, capturing the depth of this loss. “It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah …