The Wire star Bobby J. Brown dies aged 62

BREAKING

The actor was known for his role in the HBO series “The Wire”, for playing a Baltimore city police officer of the same name.

The talent agency that represented Brown, Bramante Artists, or the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner have not disclosed a cause of death.

Citing Brown’s daughter, TMZ reported that the actor died on Tuesday of smoke inhalation, following a barn fire in Maryland.

Brown appeared as Officer Bobby Brown in 12 episodes of “The Wire” and in all but Season Two of the show’s five seasons.

He’s also known for playing a police officer in “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and the 2008 film “From Within.”

Bramante Artists said it was heartbroken by Brown's death, adding that “Bobby J. Brown was a formidable talent and a man of great integrity. From his storied history as a Golden Gloves champion to his unforgettable presence in The Wire, Bobby brought a rare level of authenticity and heart to his work”.