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Coverage dated December 30, 2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on ‘The Wire,’ dies at 71 – NBC 6 South Florida

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Best known for his role on “The Wire,” Isiah Whitlock Jr. also appeared in a number of Spike Lee films and on “Veep.”

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on ‘The Wire,’ dies at 71 – NBC 6 South Florida (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,' dies at 71 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films during his career, including "Goodfellas," "The 25th Hour," and "Da 5 Bloods."

  3. NPR

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71 (opens NPR)

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    Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. Whitlock played the corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on "The Wire." He also appeared in several Spike Lee films, including "25th Hour" and "BlacKkKlansman."

  4. CBS 19 Tyler

    Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies: 'The Wire' and 'Veep' actor was 71 (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    Whitlock was a prolific actor and a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, appearing in six of his films.

  5. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    South Bend native Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' Spike Lee films, dies at 71 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

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

  6. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    ‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Miriam Elder, CNN (CNN) — Isiah Whitlock Jr., whose singular delivery of a tagline in “The Wire” gave the world one of the most iconic phrases of the century, has died at the age of 71. Whitlock “passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness,” his manager, Brian

  7. NBC News

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on 'The Wire,' dies at 71 (opens NBC News)

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    Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role on HBO's 2000s crime drama "The Wire," has died, his manager said Tuesday.

  8. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71 (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., the actor known for "The Wire," "Veep" and Spike Lee films, has died at age 71.

  9. CNN

    ‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr has died at 71 (opens CNN)

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    Best known for his role on “The Wire,” Isiah Whitlock Jr. also appeared in a number of Spike Lee films and on “Veep.”

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Actor, Dies at 71 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor on 'The Wire' and 'Veep,' has died at 71.

  11. Fox News

    Isiah Whitlock Jr dies at 71 after decades-long career spanning 'The Wire', 'Veep' and Spike Lee films (opens Fox News)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., "The Wire" star known for playing corrupt state senator Clay Davis, has died at age 71 after battling a short illness, his manager confirmed Tuesday.

  12. Breitbart News

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Star, Actor in Five Spike Lee Films, Dies at 71 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71.

  13. The Columbian

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ actor and Spike Lee collaborator, dies at 71 (opens The Columbian)

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    LOS ANGELES — Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in HBO's "The Wire" and frequent collaborations with director Spike Lee in films such as "BlacKkKlansman" and "D

  14. Newsweek

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., "The Wire" actor, dies at 71 (opens Newsweek)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., the veteran actor best known as Clay Davis on HBO’s The Wire, has died after a short illness. He was 71.

  15. New York Post

    ‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at 71 (opens New York Post)

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    Isiah Whitlock starred in a slew of shows, including "The Wire," "Veep," "Your Honor" and "The Residence."

  16. Rolling Stone

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dead at 71 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr., a prolific actor whose work encompassed unforgettable roles in 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' and more, has died at the age of 71.

  17. Black Enterprise

    Isiah Whitlock Jr. , Star of 'The Wire,' Dies At 71 (opens Black Enterprise)

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    "The Wire" star and frequent Spike Lee collaborator died Dec. 30 after a brief illness, his manager said. He was 71.

  18. UPI

    'The Wire,' 'Veep' alum Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at 71 (opens UPI)

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    "The Wire" and "Veep" alum Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at the age of 71.

  19. The Boston Globe

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Isiah Whitlock Jr. was a fan favorite on "The Wire," and he made a range of other appearances as well.

  20. The Guardian

    Isiah Whitlock Jr, actor in The Wire and Veep, dies aged 71 (opens The Guardian)

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    Whitlock’s career spanned decades and included roles in many Spike Lee films

  21. WMUR

    Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for roles on 'The Wire' and 'Veep,' dies, reports say (opens WMUR)

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    Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," has died. He was 71.

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