Lance Reddick’s Cause Of Death Revealed As Heart Disease, His Family Disputes The Claim!

Lance Reddick’s Cause Of Death Revealed As Heart Disease, His Family Disputes The Claim!
Source: ABC
  • Lance Reddick’s cause of death was revealed to be heart problems. However, his family and lawyer disagree.
  • His attorney James Hornstein claimed that Lance was the most physically fit person he’s ever known.

Lance Reddick’s lawyer and family dispute his cause of death

Actor Lance Reddick‘s family and lawyer are disputing the coroner’s determination of his cause of death.

Although initial reports indicated that the actor died from heart disease, his lawyer argues that the autopsy did not justify this conclusion and that it does not align with his lifestyle and fitness level.

He told ET:

“Lance was the most physically fit person I’ve ever known. He exercised daily at his home gym, including extensive cardio work, and the availability of gym facilities was a contractual requirement for his work away from home.”

He added:

“The information appearing on the death certificate is wholly inconsistent with his lifestyle.” 

Moreover, he also made it clear that his family doesn’t agree with it either:

 “On behalf of [Lance’s wife] Stephanie Reddick, the death certificate information is not corroborated and is inconsistent with the facts known to the family.”

It is not sure as of now if the family will take further action beyond issuing this statement.

Lance Reddick's wife Stephanie
Lance Reddick’s wife Stephanie (Source: Sky News)

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The official cause of death of Reddick

TMZ obtained a death certificate revealing that Lance Reddick died from Ischemic Heart Disease and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease. The build-up of plaque in the arteries typically causes these conditions.

The actor collapsed in his backyard in Studio City and was found unconscious by his wife Stephanie, who called for emergency services. His spokesperson confirmed that he died of natural causes, but did not provide further details at that time.

Reddick had numerous credits on television, including Oz and Law & Order: SVU, but his most famous role was playing Cedric Daniels, a Baltimore cop who later became commissioner, on HBO’s critically-acclaimed TV series, The Wire.

Short Bio of Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick was an American actor, voice actor, and producer, famous for his roles in the TV series ‘The Wire’ and ‘Fringe’. He was born on December 31, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

The late actor began acting in the early 1990s, appearing in various stage productions and short films. He landed his breakout role as Cedric Daniels in the critically acclaimed HBO TV series ‘The Wire’ in 2002 and played the character until the show ended in 2008.

Following his success in the series, he went on to appear in a number of television shows and movies, including ‘Lost’, ‘Fringe’, ‘John Wick’, ‘Bosch’, and ‘American Horror Story’.

Lance Reddick in The Wire
Lance Reddick in The Wire (Source: USA Today)

He was also a voice actor who lent his voice to several video games, including the ‘Destiny’ series and ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’.

In addition to acting, he had produced several short movies and is an accomplished musician, playing the piano and singing jazz and classical music. He was a highly respected and sought-after actor in the entertainment industry right up until his death.

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