Brown died after being caught in a barn fire in Maryland, according to his daughter.
WASHINGTON — Actor Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown in the HBO Series “The Wire” has died. He was 62.
TMZ was the first to report the news of his death.
According to the outlet, Brown died after being caught in a barn fire in Maryland. His daughter told TMZ on Thursday that “The Wire” actor died Tuesday from smoke inhalation.
Family members said Brown entered the barn to jumpstart a vehicle when a fire broke out. He had called a relative asking for a fire extinguisher, but by the time help arrived, the barn was ablaze. Brown’s wife suffered burns while trying to rescue the actor, according to TMZ.
“Everybody is still trying to process it,” his daughter Reina told PEOPLE. “It’s been difficult for all of us.”
She said his death still “doesn’t feel like it’s real.”
No official cause of death is yet known.
“My dad was an amazing human being,” she said. “He was super awesome. He was a pillar in the community, and he’s going to be missed by a lot of people.”
The Maryland Office of the Medical Examiner told TMZ and PEOPLE that the actor’s death was ruled an accident.
Brown was known for his role on “The Wire,” and also had roles in “Law & Order: SVU” and “We Own this City,” according to his IMDB.
Brown’s agent, Albert Bramante, described Brown as an “actor of immense talent and even greater integrity” to PEOPLE.
“He approached his work with a discipline and a passion that were truly inspiring to witness,” Bramante said. “While his career included many notable performances, it was his unwavering dedication to the craft of acting that defined him as an artist.”
The family asked for privacy at this time.