Bobby J. Brown, The Wire Actor, Dead at 62

Bobby J. Brown, who played Officer Bobby Brown in the last two seasons of The Wire, died at the age of 62 after injuries from a barn fire in Maryland, TMZ reports. His daughter confirmed that he died from smoke inhalation on February 24. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. He was reportedly trying to jump-start a vehicle when a fire broke out; his wife alleged sufferd burns trying to help him. ​”Bobby J. Brown was a formidable talent and a true professional who brought a rare intensity and authenticity to the screen,” his agent Albert Bramante said in a statement. “From his early days as a champion in the ring to his standout performances in projects like The Wire, Bobby was a ‘character actor’ in the truest sense — someone who elevated every scene he was in. We were proud to represent him and will miss his presence and his passion for the craft deeply.”

“My dad was an amazing human being,” his daughter Reina told People. “He was super awesome. He was a pillar in the community, and he’s going to be missed by a lot of people.”