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‘John Wick’ star Lance Reddick’s cause of death revealed
The ‘John Wick’ star was found dead in his home in March.
Lance Reddick, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’, passed away suddenly on March 17, and the cause of death has now been revealed.
What caused Lance Reddick’s death?
According to his death certificate obtained by TMZ, the actor had two heart conditions: ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
As per the American Heart Association, ischemia is a condition where blood flow and oxygen is restricted or reduced in a part of the party.
As for atherosclerotic, it happens when “blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff,’ according to the Mayo Clinic.
The reports have since been disputed by Reddick’s family. A statement from attorney James Hornstein states that the report was “inconsistent with the facts known to the family.”
Reddick’s passing was unexpected
Reddick was found dead in his home on March 17 while he was in the midst of promoting ‘John Wick: Chapter 4′.
“Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes,” his reps shared in a statement.
“Lance was best known for his roles in ‘The Wire’, ‘Bosch’, Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil’ and the ‘John Wick’ films.
“He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick. Lance will be greatly missed. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.”
Just days before his passing, Reddick posted a video of himself and his dogs on Instagram. It was around the time he was supposed to be attending the ‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ premiere in New York City.
Reddick played Charon, the concierge at the Continental Hotel’s New York establishment employed by Winston (Ian McShane), in the film.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ was dedicated to Reddick
The latest ‘John Wick’ film was dedicated to his memory, with fans able to take in Reddick’s last appearance in the film as Charon, an unassuming character who he turned into a fan favorite.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” said John Wick director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves, who plays the titular character, in a joint statement to Deadline.
“He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”