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Following Lance Reddick’s sudden death at the age of 60, the whole industry has come together to mourn his passing and pay their condolences to the actor’s family and loved ones. The actor, who has been involved in several critically acclaimed projects, includingThe Wireand theJohn Wickfranchise, reportedly died due to natural causes this Friday.
With many fans and celebrities mourning over this tragic loss, Marvel star Ming-Na Wen also shared her thoughts and prayers for the actor’s family and commended Reddick for being a great person.
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Ming-Na Wen paid her respect over the tragic death of Lance Reddick
Alongside several celebrities and fans, Marvel star Ming-Na Wen, who portrayed the role of Melinda May inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D, didn’t shy away from paying tribute to the amazing actor. The actress commended theJohn Wickstar for his exponential talent and for always being a wonderful person. She stated,
“What shocking and sad news! Lance was such a kind man. So talented. And the biggest nerd! I adored him! Condolences to his family, friends & fans.”
Following this tragic event,Lance Reddick’sJohn Wickco-star, Keanu Reeves, and the director Chad Stahelski also went on to pay their respects over this loss. They also commended Reddick for his contribution to this franchise.
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Lance Reddick’sJohn Wickcolleagues mourn his tragic passing
WithJohn Wick: Chapter 4inching toward its release, lead star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski went on to express their love and respect for the late actor. Lance Reddick, who is set to mark his fourth appearance as Charon in the franchise, became one of the most memorable characters in theJohn Wickuniverse. Reeves and Stahelski shared their condolences to Reddick’s family and dedicated the upcoming movie toThe Wirestar. They said,
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family, and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
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Despite his passing, the upcomingJohn Wickentry won’t be the last time we would witness Reddick on the big screen. According to reports,The Wirestar has allegedly filmed his scenes for several upcoming projects, includingBallerinaandPercy Jackson and the Olympians, and is set to appear in the upcoming project,White Men Can’t Jump.
John Wick: Chapter 4is set to hit theatres on 16 June 2025.
Source:Ming-Na Wen’s Twitter
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
