Hollywood Actor Reg Cathey Dies
Award-winning Hollywood actor Reg Eurias Cathey has died at his home in New York City, aged 59.
Cathey, born on August 18, 1958, featured in the US version of “House of Cards” and in “The Wire”. He died after a long battle with cancer of the lung.
His death was announced by David Simon, the creator of ‘The Wire’
“Not only a fine, masterful actor – but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set.
“On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing,” Simon tweeted.
He won an Emmy award in 2015 for his House of Cards role as Freddy Hayes and collaborated with Simon on the Emmy award-winning miniseries The Corner, and had roles in TV series including Law & Order, 30 Rock and in movies including Fantastic Four and Hands of Stone.
