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‘The Wire’ standout Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71 as Hollywood pays tribute

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2025-12-31 15:11:00

According to the Associated Press, actor Isiah Whitlock Jr.—widely loved for his work on The Wire and Veep—has died at 71 following a short illness.

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Multiple outlets report the news was confirmed by his manager, who described Whitlock’s impact beyond the screen.

  • People (People.com): “a brilliant actor and even better person.”
  • AP News (APNews.com): “died… after a short illness.”

Echotitbits take: Whitlock’s passing will likely trigger a new wave of The Wire nostalgia clips across TikTok and Reels, plus renewed attention to his Spike Lee collaborations. Watch for official memorial statements from networks, collaborators, and castmates.

Source: AP News — 2025-12-31 — https://apnews.com/article/9cf70ea92aae6c980c0b05e573de3cd3

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2025-12-31
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