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“The Wire” stars Isiah Whitlock Jr. already dead. He is 71 years old.
Whitlock died peacefully at New York His agent, Brian Liebman, confirmed the news to The Associated Press on Tuesday after battling a brief illness.
Whitlock is best known for his role as corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on the HBO series “The Wire.”
“The Wire” star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies. He is 71 years old. (Getty Images)
Liebman took it Go to Instagram Tuesday to commemorate the days since Whitlock’s death.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him, you loved him. He was a wonderful actor and an even better person. May his memory always be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be missed so, so much,” Liebman wrote alongside a photo of the actor.
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Whitlock also had a breakout role in “Veep,” playing U.S. Secretary of Defense George Maddox.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is best known for his role on HBO’s The Wire. (Getty Images)
The actor has also appeared in some of Spike Lee’s films, including “BlacKkKlansman,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “She Hate Me,” “25th Hour,” “Red Hook Summer” and “Chi-Raq.”
In “25,” Whitlock introduced his signature phrase “sheeeeeit,” his interpretation of “sh-t.” His quote became so popular that The Wire’s writers decided to incorporate it into his character’s lingo.
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“I think, I was at Grand Central Station and I heard someone say that far away and they would smile,” he said. “I’m glad people like it,” Whitlock said in a statement. 2008 interview.
Whitlock has also appeared in several Spike Lee films. (Getty Images)
Whitlock also had a role in Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas.”
Whitlock’s last television role was in Netflix’s The Residence. The series premieres on the streaming service in March. He also serves as a voice actor in the Pixar animated film “Hoppers,” which is expected to be released in 2026.
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