Lance Reddick, a seasoned character actor who was best known for major supporting parts in films such as “John Wick” and “One Night in Miami,” as well as TV shows such as “Fringe” and “The Wire,” has away at the age of 60. He was recognized for his work in both mediums.

According to the stories that were published in the media, the actor was discovered in his home in Studio City on Friday morning at about 9:30 a.m. While the reason for the loss has not been established at this time, it is believed that it was a natural occurrence. The news was verified to TheWrap by his representative at Portrait PR.

After the release of the first “John Wick” film in 2014, as well as the second and third sequels of the franchise in 2017 and 2019, the actor was now advertising his fourth appearance as Charon, the devoted and revered concierge at the Continental in “John Wick: Chapter 4.” It was just one of the high-profile properties on which he left his distinctive mark. He brought a blend of understated danger and over-the-top amusement to all five seasons of “Fringe” and to the final seasons of “Lost.”

Reddick began his musical education while still in high school in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was born on June 7, 1962. He went on to get a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. In the 1980s, he relocated to Boston and began his studies at the Yale School of Drama, ultimately earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the year 1994.

It is probable that his recurring role as Cedric Daniels, a member of the Baltimore Police Department who progressed up the ranks over the course of all five seasons of David Simon’s “The Wire,” is what brought him the most notoriety. This contemporary classic was shown on HBO from the years 2002 through 2008. In 2007, during the critically praised run of that play, he would release his first musical album, titled “Contemplations & Remembrances.”

In addition to that, he had roles in the movies “White House Down,” “Won’t Back Down,” “Jonah Hex,” “The Domestics,” and “Monster Party.” It was planned for him to portray the role of Albert Wesker in the Netflix series “Resident Evil,” but the project was canceled after just one season. In addition to providing the voice for Ra’s Al Ghul in the animated “Fear the Batman” program, he is perhaps the only actor to appear in Roland Emmerich’s “Godzilla” from 1998 and the MonsterVerse epic “Godzilla Vs. Kong” from 2021. Both of these films were produced by Legendary Pictures. Other works that they have contributed to include the police drama “Bosch,” as well as the “Horizon” video game series.

The films “White Guys Can’t Jump” and “Ballerina,” a spinoff of the “John Wick” trilogy starring Ana De Armas, will be among his last two cinematic appearances, with the actor reprising his role as Charon in each of them. In the forthcoming program “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” that will air on Disney+, he will also assume the role of Zeus.

His wife, Stephanie Reddick, and their children, Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick will carry on his legacy after his passing. Contributions may be donated in his memory to the momcares.org organization in Baltimore, which was his hometown.

Lionsgate issued the following statement on Friday in reaction to Reddick’s passing: “The world of Wick would not be what it is without Lance Reddick and the amazing depth he gave to Charon’s compassion and unflappable charm. ” While Lance leaves left an indelible legacy and a collection of work that is very amazing, we will remember him mostly as our charming and ebullient friend and Concierge. We are shocked and completely devastated, and our sincerest sympathies go out to his cherished family as well as his devoted followers in every corner of the globe.

In addition, Keanu Reeves, who played John Wick, and Chad Stahelski, who directed the film, both sent their own personal messages of sympathy.

“The passing of our dear friend and cherished coworker Lance Reddick has left us in a state of unfathomable grief and sorrow. He was the epitome of professionalism, and it was a true pleasure to collaborate with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Stephanie, and all of his children, as well as the rest of his family and friends. We want to honor his memory by devoting this movie to him. We shall miss him very, very much.