Isiah Whitlock Jr., 71, Scene-Stealing Character Actor in ‘The Wire,’ Dies

In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for his ability to fashion an expletive into an ...
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,' dies at 71

The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. His manager confirmed he passed away Tuesday in New York after a short illness.
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Actor who coined a catchphrase dies at 71

The actor who turned a single drawn-out word into one of TV's most recognizable catchphrases has died; Isiah Whitlock Jr. was 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, tells Deadline Whitlock died peacefully in ...