Hollywood Remembers ‘The Wire’ & ‘House Of Cards’ Actor Reg Cathey
Netflix is among those remembering Emmy-winning House of Cards and The Wire actor Reg Cathey, who died Friday at the age of 59.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of our friend and House of Cards colleague Reg E. Cathey,” Netflix said in a statement. “Reg was the kindest man, the most giving actor, a true gentlemen. Our sympathy goes to his family.”
Read more reaction below from frequent Cathey collaborator David Simon, House of Cards creator Beau Willimon, Samuel L. Jackson, Warren Leight, Miles Teller Michael McKean and Arvind Ethan David. We’ll be updating as more come in so refresh for the latest.
Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. Not only a fine, masterful actor — but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing. pic.twitter.com/OHEUbAhTg0
— David Simon (@AoDespair) February 9, 2018
Reg Cathey was one of a kind. Brimming with life force, generosity, humor, gravitas and a fountain of talent. Loved by everyone lucky enough know him and work with him. He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace, Reg. pic.twitter.com/p9DXFgDevP— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 9, 2018
There are words. Reg E Cathey was one of the kindest, funniest, talented badasses I have ever had the honor of knowing. We lost a really good man today. You will be missed brother.
https://t.co/UQGfxRriFO— Michael Kelly (@michaeljkellyjr) February 10, 2018
Shattered at the loss of Reg E. Cathey! Brilliant actor, humorist & friend! Irreplaceable! The ancestors about to be challenged!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) February 10, 2018
I loved working with, and being with, the beautiful, mellifluous, magnanimous Reg Cathey. He was joyous. Peace, Reg pic.twitter.com/ksVGOQl1Dj
— Warren Leight (@warrenleightTV) February 10, 2018
We lost a masterful actor, a sonorous voice, a great colleague, and a kind friend. A more gregarious human being you could not find. A man whose presence was always a blessing and joy. I’m hard pressed to remember a moment of anger. A beautiful human being who will be missed pic.twitter.com/PiwDy0kVFC
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) February 10, 2018
Just read that Reg E. Cathey has passed away. Reg was an incredibly kind and wonderful person with a vibrant love for the arts. He would bring his saxophone to set and serenade everyone at base camp during breaks. Rest In Peace my friend.
— Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) February 10, 2018
Reg Cathey was my friend and my wife's friend and a great actor. I am very very sad. RIP, Reg.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) February 9, 2018
2 years ago I got to meet #RegCathey @ComicConHQ And he used his voice to say a truth that his life proved #BlackHeroesMatter RIP Reg pic.twitter.com/cZXIgCRlub
— Arvind Ethan David (@ArvD) February 10, 2018
1,000,000 times over. Masterful storyteller…an amazing life and human being. Truly a loss for the world.
— Sonja Sohn (@SonjaSohn) February 9, 2018
#RIP Reg E. Cathey
As Guildenstern, with Kevin Kline as Hamlet & Philip Goodwin as Rosencrantz in the New York Shakespeare Festival production of Hamlet
Photo: Martha Swope, 1990@NYPL digital collection@AoDespair pic.twitter.com/DYmBwvssyx— Deny Fear (@dean_frey) February 10, 2018
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