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Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Actor, Dies at 71

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  • Isiah Whitlock Jr., the actor who portrayed State Senator Clayton Davis on HBO's The Wire, has died at 71, ending a defining TV arc.
  • Whitlock’s collaboration with Spike Lee across projects like She Hate Me and BlacKkKlansman shows a versatile screen presence beyond The Wire.
  • Whitlock’s early Spike Lee work, and later roles across TV and film, illustrate a diverse career shaping a lasting screen footprint.

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., The Wire Star, Dies at 71: 'Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person'

‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at 71

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‘The Wire’ actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on 'The Wire,' dies at 71

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for role on 'The Wire,' dies at 71

The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71 just days after co-star’s death

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The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71 just days after co-star’s death

The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71

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The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71

The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr., dies at 71

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The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr., dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor & Frequent Spike Lee Collaborator Was 71

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Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor & Frequent Spike Lee Collaborator Was 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dead at 71

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dead at 71

The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71

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The Wire star Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Actor, Dies at 71

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