Every year has its own batch of flash-in-the-pan slang, which often emerges seemingly out of nowhere among younger generations (before, typically, just as often falling out of fashion a year or two ...

Hollywood lost one of its most memorable character actors this week. Isiah Whitlock Jr., the beloved performer best known for playing the slimy and unforgettable Senator R. Clayton “Clay” Davis on The ...

Whitlock’s last post on X before he died featured a Redbubble link to a coffee mug that features a cartoon version of his face, with the word “Sheeeeeeeee-it!” written on it. Sharing the link to the ...

Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss. Isiah Whitlock Jr.—best known for his roles in The Wire, Your Honor, Veep and several Spike Lee films—has died, his manager confirmed Dec. 30. He was 71. "It is ...

*Beloved actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at the age of 71. He passed away earlier today (12-30-25), in New York after a short illness. His manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed the news through multiple ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for starring in The Wire and Veep, has died aged 71. The ...

Whitlock’s career spanned decades and included roles in many Spike Lee films The American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, who played a corrupt politician on HBO crime drama The Wire and had roles in numerous ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., the actor remembered for his roles in The Wire and a number of Spike Lee films, has died aged 71. The news was confirmed by his manager Brian Liebman, who told Deadline that he ...

Los Angeles:American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played a corrupt politician on HBO crime drama "The Wire" and had roles in numerous films directed by Oscar winner Spike Lee, died at age 71 on ...

With more than 125 acting credits, Isiah Whitlock Jr’s career spanned decades and included roles in many Spike Lee films. (EPA Images pic) American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, who played a corrupt ...

Isiah Whitlock Jr, best known for starring in The Wire and Veep, has died aged 71. The beloved actor, who also appeared in several Spike Lee films, passed away after a short illness in New York, his ...