The cause of death for actorLance Reddickhas been declared — and quickly disputed.
Hours after the initial report, Reddick’s attorney James Hornstein issued a statement to PEOPLE.
“I have represented Lance Reddick for many years and continue to represent his wifeStephanie. The coroner statement on the death certificate is not a result of an autopsy. No autopsy was performed on Lance. To my knowledge, no medical examination of Lance during his lifetime ever indicated such conditions,” read the statement.
“Lance was the most physically fit person I’ve ever known,” Hornstein continued. “He exercised daily at his home gym, including extensive cardio work, and the availability of gym facilities was a contractual requirement for his work away from home. He ate as if a dietician was monitoring his every meal. The information appearing on the death certificate is wholly inconsistent with his lifestyle.”
The statement concluded, “On behalf of Stephanie Reddick, the death certificate information is not corroborated and is inconsistent with the facts known to the family.”
TMZ’s report additionally reported that that Reddick, who was 60, will be cremated — though Hornstein did not comment on that matter."
The actor., who starred in series likeThe WireandBosch, was founddeadin his home on March 17.
The actor’s reps shared this statement: “Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes.”
“Lance was best known for his roles inThe Wire,Bosch, Netflix’sResident Eviland theJohn Wickfilms,” the statement continued.
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The day before his death, the actor shared a sweet Instagram post about his four dogs.
In it, he was seen sitting on a couch with his pets surrounding him. The post was a sponsorship with his upcoming filmJohn Wick 4, which is set to be released exactly one week after his death, and Hard Rock hotels. “On screen and off, it’s no surprise I love spoiling my dogs,” he wrote in the caption.
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In addition to playing Cedric Daniels inThe Wireand Charon in theJohn Wickseries, Reddick was known for his television roles inBosch,Resident Evil,LostandOz, and film credits includingGodzilla vs. Kong,One Night in Miami,White House DownandThe Guest, among others.
At the time of his death, Reddick had a list of projects in development including his role of Zeus in 2024’sPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, theJack Harlow-ledWhite Men Can’t Jumpreboot,Shirley,St. Sebastianand theJohn WickspinoffBallerina.
source: people.com
