Gone too soon…
On Friday, The Wire creator David Simon revealed on Twitter that Reg E. Cathey — who played “Norman Wilson” in the classic HBO show — has passed away. He was 59.
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In 2015, the Alabama-native won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Netflix‘s House of Cards.
After the sad news broke, several celebs — including Samuel L. Jackson and Miles Teller — took to social media to honor the talented actor.
See all the tweets (below):
Shattered at the loss of Reg E. Cathey! Brilliant actor, humorist & friend! Irreplaceable! The ancestors about to be challenged!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) February 10, 2018
We lost a sweet, sweet man and a sweet, sweet, SWEET artist today.
Rest In Power, Reg E. Cathey We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/ZDLepPWyGV
— bobby cannavale (@bobbycannavale) February 10, 2018
Damn, I didn├óΓé¼Γäót know till now. Lucky to have worked with him on a couple of plays at the Public and at Yale Rep… he was great
— Thomas Gibson (@ImThomasGibson) February 10, 2018
Just read that Reg E. Cathey has passed away. Reg was an incredibly kind and wonderful person with a vibrant love for the arts. He would bring his saxophone to set and serenade everyone at base camp during breaks. Rest In Peace my friend.
— Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) February 10, 2018
I worked with Reg once – one of my first plays, and he gave me a piece of advice that really stuck with me for some reason. No exaggeration, I think I’ve thought of him once on every job since. I guess it’s impossible to predict one’s impact. Thank you, Reg. https://t.co/Dw95BqOQIE
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) February 10, 2018
Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. 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. pic.twitter.com/OHEUbAhTg0
— David Simon (@AoDespair) February 9, 2018
Reg Cathey was one of a kind. Brimming with life force, generosity, humor, gravitas and a fountain of talent. Loved by everyone lucky enough know him and work with him. He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace, Reg. pic.twitter.com/p9DXFgDevP
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 9, 2018
Heartbroken he├óΓé¼Γäós gone…#RIP #RegECathey
— Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) February 10, 2018
[Image via FayesVision/WENN.]
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