It has been revealed that two silent but deadly diseases claimed the life of “The Wire” star Lance Reddick. According to the actor’s death certificate, his cause of death is listed as ischemic heart disease as well as atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Ischemic heart disease occurs when the arteries in the heart begin narrowing, causing less blood oxygen to reach the heart. Sadly, many people with the condition don’t even realize they have it until it’s too late. On the other hand, atherosclerosis is when plaque gradually builds up on the artery walls. Like the other condition, it leads to the narrowing of arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart. Reddick’s death certificate also reveals that his body would be cremated.
The day before he died, the actor shared photos on his Instagram feed, and he seemed to be perfectly healthy. Reddick was all smiles in the images that showed him playing with his pups. “On screen and off, it’s no surprise I love spoiling my dogs,” he wrote in the post’s caption while promoting Hard Rock’s line of dog toys for the most recent “John Wick” film.
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The star’s last role was as Charon in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which was released in late March 2023. He also played the role of Charon in the previous three films.
