Renowned American character actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed away at the age of 71, according to media reports.
The veteran performer died following a brief illness. Born in 1954 in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock launched his professional acting career on television in the late 1980s. He earned widespread acclaim for his memorable roles in hit series such as The Wire, Veep, and Your Honor.
Whitlock was also a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Spike Lee, appearing in six of his projects. His notable film credits include 25th Hour, BlacKkKlansman, and Da 5 Bloods.
His passing follows the recent loss of another alumnus from The Wire, James Ransone.
