Lance Reddick, the Hollywood actor who passed away at the age of 60 in March, died due to heart disease, according to his death certificate. The document, obtained by TMZ on April 6th, stated that Reddick had both ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. These two terms are often used interchangeably and can lead to heart attacks if not diagnosed and treated properly. The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, leading to a decrease in the available space for blood to flow. The actor was found in his home on March 17th, and his death was initially reported to be of natural causes, which the certificate confirmed. The document also indicated that Reddick would be cremated. Reddick’s death came during the promotional campaign for his latest project, John Wick: Chapter 4, where he played the character of Charon. He had missed the film’s premiere in New York City just days before his death, leaving the cause unexplained. The actor was also scheduled for talk show appearances in the days following the news. Just a day before his death, Reddick had shared pictures of himself relaxing with his three dogs. Reddick was known for his role as Daniels in the HBO crime series The Wire, appearing in all 60 episodes alongside Dominic West and Idris Elba. He was also known for his appearance in the John Wick movie.
