He was 59 years old when he passed away on Friday from lung cancer at his home in New York City, as reported by The Wire. Reg E. Cathey, the Emmy-winning actor known for his exceptional work, was also hailed for his eloquence.
For his performance as Freddy Hayes, the proprietor of a BBQ establishment who ultimately secures a position in the White House, Cathey was awarded an Emmy in 2015 after being nominated. This achievement occurred during a consecutive three-year period on Netflix’s House of Cards.
Martin Querns served as both unit manager and warden on Tom Fontana’s renowned HBO series, Oz, while Norman Wilson, a former journalist who transitioned into Baltimore politics, made a significant impression on David Simon’s highly praised drama, The Wire.
Recently, Kirkman’s Robert Giles Byron Chief was seen as Cathey in the Outcast series on Cinemax, and he portrayed Henrietta Lacks in HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
“Reg was the most compassionate gentleman, the most generous performer, a sincere gentleman.” Netflix expressed their sorrow in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, stating, “We are devastated by the loss of our dear friend and House of Cards coworker …”.
Simon announced his demise on Twitter.
Cathey, also known for his commanding baritone voice, portrayed Storm Franklin Dr. In the 2015 reboot of The Fantastic Four. He appeared in other films including Born on the Fourth of July (1989), What About Bob? (1991), Danger Present and Clear (1994), Seven (1995), Girl Tank (1995), American Psycho (2000), and Pootie Tang (2001).
Fontana’s Next Generation of Homicide: Life on Grimm and Street was a TV miniseries that featured Simon, who played a drug addict in the Corner and also had credits in Star Trek: The Trek.
Cathey, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, studied theater at Yale School and the University of Michigan. After graduating from Johnson J.O. High School in Huntsville, Cathey then spent time in Germany with his family, where he had a child.
During a 2016 conversation with The Guardian, Cathey revealed that his professional trajectory took off after the election of the 44th president of the United States.
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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