US black actor, Lance Reddick, who appeared in major TV series such as “The wire,” “Fringe” and “Bosch” and films like the “John Wick” franchise, which is set to debut “John Wick: Chapter 4” next week, died of natural causes Friday morning. He was 60.
Reddick was found dead at his Studio City home in Los Angeles Friday morning, according to TMZ, which first break the news.
— Lance Reddick (@lancereddick) March 18, 2023
“Lance was taken from us far too soon. Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day,” Reddick’s wife, Stephanie, shared in a message on her Instagram page.
In the latest “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which is set to release in theaters on March 24, Reddick reprises his role as Charon, the concierge at the Continental Hotel in New York City who appeared in all four entries. Charon worked alongside Keanu Reeves’ un-retired hitman, notably looking after John’s new dog in the second installment and joining in on the gun-toting action in the third movie. Reddick was also slated to appear in the upcoming “Ballerina” spinoff, starring Ana de Armas.
Actress Halle Berry wrote that she will never forget the huge smile and heartfelt hug Lance Reddick gave her when she walked on the set of John Wick for the first time.
Halle Berry paid a heartfelt tribute to her John Wick co-star Lance Reddick after his sudden death on Friday. “I send my heartfelt condolences to the family and all those who knew and loved Lance,” Berry wrote on Instagram on Saturday. “l’ll never forget the huge smile and heartfelt hug Lance gave me as I walked on the set of John Wick for the first time.”
Keanu Reeves Is Dedicating ‘John Wick 4’ To Lance Reddick
Reddick died one week shy of the opening of John Wick 4. Co-star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski released a statement dedicating the upcoming film to the actor.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with,” they said. “Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
Lionsgate also issued their own statement:
“The world of Wick would not be what it is without Lance Reddick and the unparalleled depth he brought to Charon’s humanity and unflappable charisma. Lance leaves behind an indelible legacy and hugely impressive body of work, but we will remember him as our lovely, joyful friend and Concierge. We’re stunned and heartbroken, and our deepest condolences go to his beloved family and his fans all around the world.”
Critics believed Reddick took his talent and charm to transform minor character from the first film and flesh him out into one of the best characters in the John Wick universe.
Throughout his nearly 30-year career, he also appeared in “Lost,” “CSI: Miami,” “American Horror Story: Coven,” “The Blacklist,” “One Night in Miami,” “Angel Has Fallen” and “Godzilla vs. Kong
Reddick is survived by his wife, Stephanie Reddick, and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick. Donations may be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown.
