Reg Cathey Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor Who Also Played BBQ Joint Owner On ‘House Of Cards’ Was 59

Reg Cathey, the veteran actor best known as the owner of longtime Frank Underwood haunt Freddy’s BBQ Joint on Netflix’s House of Cards, has died.

He was 59.

David Simon, creator of HBO drama The Wire and miniseries The Corner, both of which Cathey also appeared in, announced the news in a tweet today.

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…

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