House Of Cards star Reg E. Cathey passes away

Actor Reg E. Cathey has died at the age of 59.

The Emmy award winner, best known for his role on House Of Cards and The Wire, had been battling lung cancer, according to a report by TMZ.

Several of Cathey’s former colleagues shared tributes to the star via social media.

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

We lost a masterful actor, a sonorous voice, a great colleague, and a kind friend. A more gregarious human being you could not find. A man whose presence was always a blessing and joy. I’m hard pressed to remember a moment of anger. A beautiful human being who will be missed pic.twitter.com/PiwDy0kVFC
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) February 10, 2018

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There are words. Reg E Cathey was one of the kindest, funniest, talented badasses I have ever had the honor of knowing. We lost a really good man today. You will be missed brother.
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— Michael Kelly (F&$K your Blue Check) (@michaeljkellyjr) February 10, 2018

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

Our thoughts are with the star’s family and friends.

Georgia Mars

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