House of Cards, Fantastic Four and The Wire vet Reg E. Cathey has died at the age of 59, reports confirm.
In addition to his roles in HBO series like The Wire and Oz, Cathey recurred through five seasons of House of Cards as ribs joint owner and Frank’s confidante Freddy Hayes; earning three Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
News of Cathey’s passing was first corroborated by The Wire creator David Simon over social media.
According to TMZ, Cathey died of lung cancer at his home in New York, surrounded by friends and family.